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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: $29,637

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,008

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,484

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelForesterForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $27,655
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $25,299
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600 2,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Satellite radio 432      
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335 2,007
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Satellite radio 324      
Options (change) 2,417 1,785 1,785 2,200
Options (change) 1,945 1,455 1,455 2,007
Destination 725 725 725 790
Total Price $29,637 $30,505 $32,505 $30,645
Total Invoice $27,484 $28,366 $30,264 $28,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,803
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,277
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelForesterForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4190hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,637$30,505$32,505$30,645
Adjustments for Features-1,795-2,495-2,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,842$28,010$29,635$30,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,793$0
Total Invoice$27,484$28,366$30,264$28,096
Adjustments for Features-1,665-2,320-2,6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,819$26,046$27,592$28,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$227$1,773$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelForesterForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Total Value of Features$5,035$5,735$6,110$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$2,495$2,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,665-2,320-2,6720

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20112012
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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Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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