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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: $21,980

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212008
ModelForesterCivic
TrimPremiumSi
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,795 $21,310
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
Options (change) 55 0
Options (change) 35 0
Destination 1,050 670
Total Price $28,900 $21,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Civic Si
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,396
Model Year20212008
ModelForesterCivic
TrimPremiumSi
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4197hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,900$21,980
Adjustments for Features-5,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,845$21,980

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20212008
ModelForesterCivic
TrimPremiumSi
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$6,975$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20212008
ModelForesterCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in176.7 in
Width71.5 in69.0 in
Height67.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft312.0 ft3

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