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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: $29,895

Honda Accord EX V6   
Difference: $1,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,960

Honda Accord EX V6   
Difference: $2,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterAccordAccord
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $27,300 $30,990
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $24,568 $27,884
Navigation Package 1,350        
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Navigation Package 1,157        
Navigation system       1,797 1,797
Options (change) 1,350 0 0 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 1,157 0 0 1,797 1,797
Destination 850 850 850 595 595
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $30,995 $31,645 $34,645 $29,895 $32,285
Total Invoice $28,962 $29,635 $32,419 $26,960 $28,976

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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: $3,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,252
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterAccordAccord
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4244hp V6253hp V6 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8120, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,995$31,645$34,645$29,895$32,285
Adjustments for Features-4,770-5,005-5,205-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,225$26,640$29,440$29,670$32,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0$2,615
Total Invoice$28,962$29,635$32,419$26,960$28,976
Adjustments for Features-4,457-4,687-4,871-2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,505$24,948$27,548$26,757$28,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$443$3,043$0$2,219

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterAccordAccord
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX V6Hybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
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$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
Navigation system$600  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Trip computer$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
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$8,460$8,695$8,895$3,915$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,770$5,005$5,205$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,457-4,687-4,871-2030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20162006
ModelForesterAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.9 in
Length180.9 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in71.6 in
Height66.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,129 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.8 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX V6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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