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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Clarity Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,138

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,857

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $32,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelForesterForesterClarityClarityClarity
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $35,090 $0 $0
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Satellite radio 445 445      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Universal garage door opener   87      
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Satellite radio 334 334      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Universal garage door opener   56      
Options (change) 798 1,068 0 0 0
Options (change) 564 739 0 0 0
Destination 645 645 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $28,138 $29,608 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $26,139 $27,500 $28,485 $-6,605 $895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,958
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,231
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelForesterForesterClarityClarityClarity
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionA4M5A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,138$29,608$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features-6150-4,430-4,280-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,523$29,608$25,565$25,735$55,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$26,139$27,500$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features-5710-4,207942-61
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,568$27,500$24,278$-5,663$834
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,932$29,941$0$6,497

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelForesterForesterClarityClarityClarity
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150$150
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40    
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack  $0  
26 kWh battery pack   $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500$500 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Regeneration paddles  $100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$6,660$6,045$10,475$10,325$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$4,430$4,280$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments-5710-4,207942-61

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterClarity
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in108.3 in
Length176.6 in192.7 in
Width68.3 in73.9 in
Height65.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft315.5 ft3

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