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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: $3,064

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,378

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $3,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelForesterForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $25,060
Base Invoice $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $22,720
Navigation Package 1,850      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Navigation system       2,200
Navigation Package 1,600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Navigation system       1,988
Options (change) 2,049 199 199 2,200
Options (change) 1,729 129 129 1,988
Destination 850 850 850 670
Total Price $30,994 $31,144 $34,144 $27,930
Total Invoice $28,892 $29,123 $31,906 $25,378

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,756
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $979
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelForesterForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4190hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$30,994$31,144$34,144$27,930
Adjustments for Features-4,820-4,820-5,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,174$26,324$29,124$27,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$2,950$0
Total Invoice$28,892$29,123$31,906$25,378
Adjustments for Features-4,493-4,507-4,6910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,399$24,616$27,215$25,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$217$2,816$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year2015201520152008
ModelForesterForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,535$7,535$7,735$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,820$4,820$5,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,493-4,507-4,6910

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20152008
ModelForesterAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length180.9 in194.1 in
Width70.7 in72.7 in
Height66.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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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