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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: $26,645

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $3,669

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,809

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $3,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterCivicCivic
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-LSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $25,750 $28,750
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $23,914 $26,692
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Rear spoiler 367      
iPod integration 223 223    
Remote start 432 432    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Rear spoiler 275      
iPod integration 145 145    
Remote start 324 324    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Options (change) 3,624 3,257 0 0
Options (change) 2,958 2,686 0 0
Destination 695 695 895 895
Total Price $30,314 $32,147 $26,645 $29,645
Total Invoice $27,983 $29,790 $24,809 $27,587

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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: $2,634
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,237
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterCivicCivic
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-LSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4174hp I4180hp I4
TransmissionT4T4CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,314$32,147$26,645$29,645
Adjustments for Features-1,710-1,9450-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,604$30,202$26,645$25,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$675$0
Total Invoice$27,983$29,790$24,809$27,587
Adjustments for Features-1,579-1,8020-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,404$27,988$24,809$24,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,584$642$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelForesterForesterCivicCivic
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-LSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
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
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
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
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,660$5,895$3,950$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$1,945$0$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,579-1,8020-3,420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in177.9 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height65.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,816 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft346.2 ft3

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