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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: $29,548

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $347

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,960

Honda Accord EX V6   
Difference: $482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $27,300 $30,990
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $24,568 $27,884
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000 2,000
Rear spoiler 367      
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,797 1,797
Rear spoiler 275      
Options (change) 2,858 2,491 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 2,417 2,145 1,797 1,797
Destination 695 695 595 595
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $29,548 $31,381 $29,895 $32,285
Total Invoice $27,442 $29,249 $26,960 $28,976

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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: $3,142
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,120
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4244hp V6253hp V6 H
TransmissionT4T4A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6120, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$29,548$31,381$29,895$32,285
Adjustments for Features-3,020-3,180-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,528$28,201$29,670$32,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$2,615
Total Invoice$27,442$29,249$26,960$28,976
Adjustments for Features-2,805-2,964-2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,637$26,285$26,757$28,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,648$0$2,219

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,260$6,420$3,465$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$3,180$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,805-2,964-2030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.9 in
Length179.5 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in71.6 in
Height65.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,129 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX V6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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