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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: $29,105

Honda Civic Sport Touring   
Difference: $1,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $28,150
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368    
Remote start 432 432  
Navigation system 888 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276    
Remote start 324 324  
Options (change) 2,151 1,783 0
Options (change) 1,716 1,440 0
Destination 775 775 955
Total Price $30,821 $32,453 $29,105

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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: $1,706
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,621
Model Year201220122020
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4180hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,821$32,453$29,105
Adjustments for Features-10-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,811$32,268$29,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201220122020
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
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 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
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
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,735$5,910$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9-1720

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122020
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.2,907 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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