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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: $24,775

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,829

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,854

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelForesterCivic
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSi
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $22,105
Base Invoice $26,409 $20,350
Bodyside moldings 238  
iPod integration 223  
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Satellite radio 453  
Bodyside moldings 155  
iPod integration 145  
Navigation system 1,650 1,834
Satellite radio 340  
Options (change) 2,714 2,000
Options (change) 2,290 1,834
Destination 695 670
Total Price $31,604 $24,775
Total Invoice $29,394 $22,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,104
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,145
Model Year20092009
ModelForesterCivic
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSi
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4197hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$31,604$24,775
Adjustments for Features-4,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,879$24,775
Total Invoice$29,394$22,854
Adjustments for Features-4,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,999$22,854

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterCivic
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSi
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$7,000$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3950

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in176.7 in
Width70.1 in69.0 in
Height65.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80078%
Total Not Requested22522%

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