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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,275

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $1,532

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,883

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $2,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $25,605
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $23,213
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Options (change) 487 628 0
Options (change) 362 453 0
Destination 625 625 670
Total Price $27,807 $29,148 $26,275
Total Invoice $25,917 $27,194 $23,883

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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: $1,073
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $394
Model Year200720072009
ModelForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4190hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$27,807$29,148$26,275
Adjustments for Features-2,605-1,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,202$27,443$26,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0
Total Invoice$25,917$27,194$23,883
Adjustments for Features-2,428-1,5910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,489$25,603$23,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,114$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year200720072009
ModelForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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$5,570$4,670$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$1,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,428-1,5910

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20072009
ModelForesterAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in110.2 in
Length176.6 in194.1 in
Width68.3 in72.7 in
Height65.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.0 ft3

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