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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: $27,930

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $825

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,378

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $1,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelForesterForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $25,060
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $22,720
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 2,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 1,988
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Options (change) 1,385 1,185 1,185 2,200
Options (change) 1,186 1,008 1,008 1,988
Destination 775 775 775 670
Total Price $28,755 $29,855 $31,855 $27,930
Total Invoice $26,866 $27,877 $29,775 $25,378

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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: $2,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,684
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelForesterForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4190hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,755$29,855$31,855$27,930
Adjustments for Features-3,395-4,095-4,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,360$25,760$27,385$27,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$2,025$0
Total Invoice$26,866$27,877$29,775$25,378
Adjustments for Features-3,172-3,824-4,1780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,694$24,053$25,597$25,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$359$1,903$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year2012201220122008
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 manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
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 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 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Total Value of Features$5,335$6,035$6,410$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,395$4,095$4,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,172-3,824-4,1780

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20122008
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.3,231 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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