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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: $22,895

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $4,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,330

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $4,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $22,105
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $20,540
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 645 645 790
Total Price $27,340 $28,540 $22,895
Total Invoice $25,575 $26,761 $21,330

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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: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,588
Model Year200820082012
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4140hp I4
TransmissionA4M5A5
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$22,895
Adjustments for Features-2,840-1,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,500$26,565$22,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0
Total Invoice$25,575$26,761$21,330
Adjustments for Features-2,657-1,8520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,918$24,909$21,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,991$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200820082012
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 
5-speed automatic  $900
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 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
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$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,840$1,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,657-1,8520

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082012
ModelForesterCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in105.1 in
Length176.6 in177.3 in
Width68.3 in69.0 in
Height65.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft312.5 ft3

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