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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: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $28,670 $34,680
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $26,225 $31,707
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Options (change) 840 1,068 0 0
Options (change) 592 739 0 0
Destination 645 645 835 835
Total Price $28,180 $29,608 $29,505 $35,515
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,500 $27,060 $32,542

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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: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $895
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4185hp I4278hp V6
TransmissionA4M5CVTA6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$28,180$29,608$29,505$35,515
Adjustments for Features-6400-645-5,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,540$29,608$28,860$30,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$1,370
Total Invoice$26,167$27,500$27,060$32,542
Adjustments for Features-5940-592-4,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,573$27,500$26,468$27,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0$1,231

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive   $15
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights   $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Total Value of Features$6,235$5,595$6,240$10,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$645$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-592-4,843

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20082016
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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