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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: $29,615

Honda Civic Sport Touring   
Difference: $4,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162021
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $28,600
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Remote start 445 445  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Remote start 333 333  
Options (change) 2,221 2,221 0
Options (change) 1,775 1,775 0
Destination 850 850 1,015
Total Price $33,866 $36,866 $29,615

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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: $1,156
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,524
Model Year201620162021
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4180hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,866$36,866$29,615
Adjustments for Features-3,095-3,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,771$33,571$29,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201620162021
ModelForesterForesterCivic
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
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
Steering-linked fog lights$50$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$7,595$7,795$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$3,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,871-3,0560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20162021
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.2,907 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

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested200094%
Total Not Requested1256%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested200094%
Total Not Requested1256%

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