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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: $32,743

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122022
ModelForesterAccord
Trim2.5 XT TouringTouring 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $38,450
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Remote start 432  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Navigation system 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Remote start 324  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Options (change) 2,073 0
Options (change) 1,665 0
Destination 775 1,095
Total Price $32,743 $39,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Accord Touring 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,459
Model Year20122022
ModelForesterAccord
Trim2.5 XT TouringTouring 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4252hp I4
TransmissionT4T10
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$32,743$39,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,743$35,140

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20122022
ModelForesterAccord
Trim2.5 XT TouringTouring 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Alexa integration $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Road sign information $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,685$11,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-122

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20122022
ModelForesterAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in111.4 in
Length179.5 in192.2 in
Width70.1 in73.3 in
Height65.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,380 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft316.7 ft3

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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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