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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: $27,335

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $3,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,444

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $3,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $26,500
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $24,609
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Rear spoiler 368    
Remote start 432 432  
Navigation system 1,600 1,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Rear spoiler 276    
Remote start 324 324  
Navigation system 1,335 1,335  
Options (change) 2,585 2,217 0
Options (change) 2,055 1,779 0
Destination 725 725 835
Total Price $31,305 $32,937 $27,335
Total Invoice $28,966 $30,588 $25,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,118
Model Year201120112016
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4174hp I4
TransmissionT4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,305$32,937$27,335
Adjustments for Features0-175-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,305$32,762$26,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0
Total Invoice$28,966$30,588$25,444
Adjustments for Features0-163-596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,966$30,425$24,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,459$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201120112016
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $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
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Total Value of Features$5,885$6,060$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-596

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20112016
ModelForesterCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in182.3 in
Width70.1 in70.8 in
Height65.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,743 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 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.1 ft3

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