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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,580

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $6,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,006

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $6,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $19,910
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $18,336
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 645 645 670
Total Price $27,340 $28,540 $20,580
Total Invoice $25,575 $26,761 $19,006

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,462
Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4140hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$27,340$28,540$20,580
Adjustments for Features-4,390-3,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,950$25,015$20,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0
Total Invoice$25,575$26,761$19,006
Adjustments for Features-4,107-3,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,468$23,456$19,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,988$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200820082008
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$6,815$5,950$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,390$3,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,107-3,3050

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in176.7 in
Width68.3 in69.0 in
Height65.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,629 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft312.0 ft3

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