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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: $30,645

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $1,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,096

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $1,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelForesterForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $27,655
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $25,299
Navigation system 1,350     2,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Navigation system 1,156     2,007
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Options (change) 1,595 245 245 2,200
Options (change) 1,314 158 158 2,007
Destination 915 915 915 790
Total Price $31,905 $34,250 $37,250 $30,645
Total Invoice $29,734 $31,960 $34,748 $28,096

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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: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,704
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelForesterForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4190hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A5
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$31,905$34,250$37,250$30,645
Adjustments for Features-4,050-8,110-8,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,855$26,140$28,840$30,645
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$29,734$31,960$34,748$28,096
Adjustments for Features-3,774-7,568-7,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,960$24,392$26,903$28,096
Cost Above Minimum$1,568$0$2,511$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year2018201820182012
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 automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
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 air vents   $100
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$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $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$7,115$11,175$11,475$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$8,110$8,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,774-7,568-7,8450

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,323 lb.3,205 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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