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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: $19,055

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $4,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,479

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $4,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $18,460
Base Invoice $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $16,884
Premium Package 1,500        
Premium Package 1,338        
Options (change) 1,500 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,338 0 0 0 0
Destination 645 645 645 645 595
Total Price $23,340 $27,340 $27,640 $28,540 $19,055
Total Invoice $21,998 $25,575 $25,942 $26,761 $17,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $820
Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4140hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,340$27,340$27,640$28,540$19,055
Adjustments for Features-3,925-5,915-3,675-4,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,415$21,425$23,965$23,590$19,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$4,550$4,175$0
Total Invoice$21,998$25,575$25,942$26,761$17,479
Adjustments for Features-3,699-5,533-3,449-4,6410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,299$20,042$22,493$22,120$17,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,743$4,194$3,821$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082008200820082006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0$0
4-speed automatic $800   
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat $40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 $300 
Roof rails  $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass $0   
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Total Value of Features$5,800$7,790$5,550$6,825$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$5,915$3,675$4,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,699-5,533-3,449-4,6410

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082006
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested60017%
Total Not Requested292583%

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