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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: $9,149

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,444

Honda Civic Touring   
Difference: $8,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelForesterCivic
Trim2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $26,500
Base Invoice $30,927 $24,609
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Remote start 445  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Remote start 333  
Options (change) 2,539 0
Options (change) 2,100 0
Destination 850 835
Total Price $36,484 $27,335
Total Invoice $33,877 $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: $6,589
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,056
Model Year20152016
ModelForesterCivic
Trim2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG31/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8450, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$36,484$27,335
Adjustments for Features-2,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,924$27,335
Total Invoice$33,877$25,444
Adjustments for Features-2,3770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,500$25,444

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20152016
ModelForesterCivic
Trim2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$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 
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,735$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3770

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20152016
ModelForesterCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in182.3 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height66.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.2,899 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 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested222597%
Total Not Requested753%

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