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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: $20,555

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $10,373

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,847

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $10,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelForesterCivic
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $18,460
Base Invoice $26,409 $16,884
Bodyside moldings 238  
Navigation system 1,800 1,500
Bodyside moldings 155  
Navigation system 1,650 1,368
Options (change) 2,038 1,500
Options (change) 1,805 1,368
Destination 695 595
Total Price $30,928 $20,555
Total Invoice $28,909 $18,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,449
Model Year20092006
ModelForesterCivic
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4140hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,928$20,555
Adjustments for Features-7,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,853$20,555
Total Invoice$28,909$18,847
Adjustments for Features-6,6130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,296$18,847

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterCivic
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Total Value of Features$8,125$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6130

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092006
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 EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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