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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: $34,485

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,995

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $34,930
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $31,935
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Remote start 445 445  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366 1,366  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Remote start 333 333  
Options (change) 2,315 2,315 0
Options (change) 1,877 1,877 0
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $34,485 $37,485 $35,805
Total Invoice $31,995 $34,780 $32,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,081
Model Year201720172017
ModelForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4278hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,485$37,485$35,805
Adjustments for Features-3,520-3,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,965$33,665$35,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$31,995$34,780$32,810
Adjustments for Features-3,266-3,5440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,729$31,236$32,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,507$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year201720172017
ModelForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Terrain selector$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,225$7,525$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,520$3,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,266-3,5440

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20172017
ModelForesterAccord
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in192.5 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height66.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,171 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested245092%
Total Not Requested2258%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested245088%
Total Not Requested32512%

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