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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,980

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $8,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,291

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $7,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringSi
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,195 $33,795 $21,310
Base Invoice $27,332 $31,569 $19,621
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 850 850 670
Total Price $30,045 $34,645 $21,980
Total Invoice $28,182 $32,419 $20,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,333
Model Year201620162008
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringSi
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4250hp H4197hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG23/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,045$34,645$21,980
Adjustments for Features-5,925-8,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$26,145$21,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$0
Total Invoice$28,182$32,419$20,291
Adjustments for Features-5,558-7,9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,624$24,465$20,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,841$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201620162008
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringSi
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,675$10,250$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,925$8,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,558-7,9540

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20162008
ModelForesterCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in176.7 in
Width70.7 in69.0 in
Height66.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft312.0 ft3

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