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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: $29,645

Honda Civic Sport Touring   
Difference: $4,391

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,587

Honda Civic Sport Touring   
Difference: $3,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $28,750
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $26,692
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Remote start 436 436  
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Remote start 328 328  
Options (change) 3,216 3,216 0
Options (change) 2,661 2,661 0
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $34,036 $37,036 $29,645
Total Invoice $31,537 $34,322 $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: $2,506
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,203
Model Year201420142018
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4180hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18235/40-18
Total Price$34,036$37,036$29,645
Adjustments for Features-1,885-2,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,151$34,951$29,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,537$34,322$27,587
Adjustments for Features-1,747-1,9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,790$32,390$27,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201420142018
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,335$7,535$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,885$2,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,747-1,9320

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20142018
ModelForesterCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in177.9 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height66.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,816 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft346.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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