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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: $31,111

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $4,404

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,810

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $3,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $34,680
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $31,707
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Rear spoiler 368    
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Remote start 432 432  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Navigation system 888 888  
Rear spoiler 276    
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Remote start 324 324  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272  
Options (change) 2,441 2,073 0
Options (change) 1,941 1,665 0
Destination 775 775 835
Total Price $31,111 $32,743 $35,515
Total Invoice $28,810 $30,432 $32,542

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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: $3,009
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,454
Model Year201220122016
ModelForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4278hp V6
TransmissionT4T4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$31,111$32,743$35,515
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,111$32,568$34,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0
Total Invoice$28,810$30,432$32,542
Adjustments for Features0-163-1,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,810$30,269$31,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,459$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year201220122016
ModelForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
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 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Total Value of Features$5,635$5,810$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-1,278

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20122016
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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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%

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