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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: $11,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,847

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $10,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterCivic
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $18,460
Base Invoice $27,992 $16,884
Navigation system 1,000 1,500
Bodyside moldings 240  
Navigation system 888 1,368
Bodyside moldings 156  
Options (change) 1,240 1,500
Options (change) 1,044 1,368
Destination 775 595
Total Price $31,910 $20,555
Total Invoice $29,811 $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: $3,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,196
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterCivic
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4140hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$31,910$20,555
Adjustments for Features-8,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,595$20,555
Total Invoice$29,811$18,847
Adjustments for Features-7,7680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,043$18,847

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122006
ModelForesterCivic
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 height adjuster, passenger 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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$9,265$950
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,7680

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122006
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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