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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: $5,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192018
ModelForesterForesterCivic
TrimLimitedTouringSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $28,750
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Remote start 455 455  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Remote start 341 341  
Options (change) 3,645 700 0
Options (change) 2,997 499 0
Destination 975 975 895
Total Price $35,415 $35,970 $29,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Civic Sport Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,290
Model Year201920192018
ModelForesterForesterCivic
TrimLimitedTouringSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4180hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/40-18
Total Price$35,415$35,970$29,645
Adjustments for Features-3,565-4,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$31,645$29,645
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201920192018
ModelForesterForesterCivic
TrimLimitedTouringSport Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,315$9,075$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$4,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-400-1770

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20192018
ModelForesterCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in177.9 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height67.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.2,816 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft346.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested320073%
Total Not Requested117527%

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