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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: $29,795

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $435

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,328

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $28,920 $34,930
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $26,453 $31,935
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
iPod integration 223 223    
Rear spoiler 367      
Satellite radio 453 453    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Remote start 432 432    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
iPod integration 145 145    
Rear spoiler 275      
Satellite radio 340 340    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Remote start 324 324    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Options (change) 3,540 3,173 0 0
Options (change) 2,904 2,632 0 0
Destination 695 695 875 875
Total Price $30,230 $32,063 $29,795 $35,805
Total Invoice $27,929 $29,736 $27,328 $32,810

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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: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,219
Model Year2009200920172017
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)225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$30,230$32,063$29,795$35,805
Adjustments for Features-1,970-2,2050-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,260$29,858$29,795$31,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$1,370
Total Invoice$27,929$29,736$27,328$32,810
Adjustments for Features-1,820-2,0450-4,252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,109$27,691$27,328$28,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,582$0$1,230

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year2009200920172017
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
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
Forward collision warning   $200
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Roof rails$250$250  
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  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive   $15
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
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  
Heated second row seats   $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Total Value of Features$6,335$6,570$4,365$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$2,205$0$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,820-2,0450-4,252

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20092017
ModelForesterAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in192.5 in
Width70.1 in72.8 in
Height65.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,171 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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