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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: $26,405

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $1,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelForesterForesterCivicCivic
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $25,450 $28,150
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Boost gauge   311    
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Boost gauge   203    
Options (change) 840 1,292 0 0
Options (change) 592 886 0 0
Destination 645 645 955 955
Total Price $28,180 $29,832 $26,405 $29,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Sport Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,714
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelForesterForesterCivicCivic
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4174hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionA4M5CVTM6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$28,180$29,832$26,405$29,105
Adjustments for Features-6650-905-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,515$29,832$25,500$25,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,317$25$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year2008200820202020
ModelForesterForesterCivicCivic
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge $75$75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights   $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,985$5,320$6,225$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$0$905$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments-6170-33-119

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082020
ModelForesterCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in177.9 in
Width68.3 in70.8 in
Height65.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,907 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft346.2 ft3

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