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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: $29,948

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $887

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $28,270 $33,480
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $25,860 $30,612
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 1,775  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Navigation system 888 888 1,619  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Options (change) 1,278 1,278 1,775 0
Options (change) 1,069 1,069 1,619 0
Destination 775 775 790 790
Total Price $29,948 $31,948 $30,835 $34,270
Total Invoice $27,938 $29,836 $28,269 $31,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,967
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,271
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX-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)?, 7?, 7360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,948$31,948$30,835$34,270
Adjustments for Features-2,080-2,4550-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,868$29,493$30,835$32,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$1,885
Total Invoice$27,938$29,836$28,269$31,402
Adjustments for Features-1,940-2,2930-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,998$27,543$28,269$29,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,545$0$1,713

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelForesterForesterAccordAccord
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX-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
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
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
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Total Value of Features$5,710$6,085$3,630$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$2,455$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,940-2,2930-1,420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20122014
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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