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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,002

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,793

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccordAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouringHybrid EX-LHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $28,920 $34,930 $32,905 $35,955
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $26,453 $31,935 $30,088 $32,870
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42          
Rear spoiler 353 353        
Universal garage door opener 87 87        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28          
Rear spoiler 230 230        
Universal garage door opener 56 56        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119        
Options (change) 482 623 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 314 405 0 0 0 0
Destination 625 625 875 875 875 875
Total Price $28,002 $29,143 $29,795 $35,805 $33,780 $36,830
Total Invoice $25,940 $27,035 $27,328 $32,810 $30,963 $33,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,523
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,149
Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccordAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouringHybrid EX-LHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4185hp I4278hp V6143hp I4 H143hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5CVTA6A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7360, 7360, 7360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17235/40-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,002$29,143$29,795$35,805$33,780$36,830
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,170-5,710-2,645-5,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,102$29,143$28,625$30,095$31,135$31,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$1,470$2,510$2,920
Total Invoice$25,940$27,035$27,328$32,810$30,963$33,745
Adjustments for Features-8340-1,073-5,232-2,424-4,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,106$27,035$26,255$27,578$28,539$28,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0$1,323$2,284$2,648

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year200620062017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccordAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouringHybrid EX-LHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0    
CVT  $1000   
6-speed automatic   $1000  
1-speed automatic    $800$800
AWD$1700$1700    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150$150$150
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 $250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Roof rack$300$300    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Hood scoop $100    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15 $15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600 $600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information   $25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
LED headlights   $1000 $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200     
Total Value of Features$6,570$5,670$6,840$11,380$8,315$10,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,170$5,710$2,645$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments-8340-1,073-5,232-2,424-4,842

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20062017
ModelForesterAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length176.6 in192.5 in
Width68.3 in72.8 in
Height65.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,171 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft315.8 ft3

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