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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: $29,349

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,176

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,276

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $27,555
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $24,974
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,200
iPod integration 223 223  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,988
iPod integration 145 145  
Options (change) 2,659 2,659 2,200
Options (change) 2,251 2,254 1,988
Destination 695 695 770
Total Price $29,349 $31,549 $30,525
Total Invoice $27,276 $29,358 $27,732

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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: $2,821
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,985
Model Year200920092011
ModelForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4190hp I4
TransmissionT4T4A5
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$29,349$31,549$30,525
Adjustments for Features-1,645-2,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,704$29,469$30,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0
Total Invoice$27,276$29,358$27,732
Adjustments for Features-1,529-1,9360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,747$27,422$27,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,675$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year200920092011
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 automatic  $900
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 
Rearview camera  $200
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 air vents  $100
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 
iPod integration$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$5,460$5,895$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,645$2,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,529-1,9360

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20092011
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.3,205 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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

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