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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: $29,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,354

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,330

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $27,995 $33,430
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $25,609 $30,567
iPod integration 223 223    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
iPod integration 145 145    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,824  
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Options (change) 2,741 2,741 2,000 0
Options (change) 2,305 2,308 1,824 0
Destination 695 695 790 790
Total Price $29,431 $31,631 $30,785 $34,220
Total Invoice $27,330 $29,412 $28,223 $31,357

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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: $2,409
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,873
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4185hp I4278hp V6
TransmissionT4T4CVTA6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,431$31,631$30,785$34,220
Adjustments for Features-1,055-1,4900-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,376$30,141$30,785$32,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0$1,885
Total Invoice$27,330$29,412$28,223$31,357
Adjustments for Features-980-1,3850-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,350$28,027$28,223$29,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,677$0$1,714

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year2009200920132013
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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 window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$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$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,560$5,995$4,505$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$1,490$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-980-1,3850-1,420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in191.4 in
Width70.1 in72.8 in
Height65.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,193 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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