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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: $28,475

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $651

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,871

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $1,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $25,605
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $23,213
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,988
Options (change) 2,436 2,436 2,200
Options (change) 2,106 2,109 1,988
Destination 695 695 670
Total Price $29,126 $31,326 $28,475
Total Invoice $27,131 $29,213 $25,871

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,319
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,507
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4190hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,126$31,326$28,475
Adjustments for Features-2,970-3,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,156$27,921$28,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0
Total Invoice$27,131$29,213$25,871
Adjustments for Features-2,767-3,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,364$26,038$25,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,674$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Total Value of Features$5,360$5,795$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$3,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,767-3,1750

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.2 in
Length179.5 in194.1 in
Width70.1 in72.7 in
Height65.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft314.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord specs.

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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