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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: $34,825

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $980

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,379

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelForesterForesterAccord
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $34,930
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $31,935
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Remote start 455 455  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Remote start 341 341  
Options (change) 820 820 0
Options (change) 577 577 0
Destination 915 915 875
Total Price $34,825 $37,825 $35,805
Total Invoice $32,379 $35,167 $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: $4,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,773
Model Year201820182017
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$34,825$37,825$35,805
Adjustments for Features-3,595-3,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,230$33,930$35,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$32,379$35,167$32,810
Adjustments for Features-3,342-3,6210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,037$31,546$32,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year201820182017
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 cover$75$75 
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$7,300$7,600$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,595$3,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,342-3,6210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,323 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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