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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: $29,798

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $197

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $34,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelForesterForesterClarityClarityClarity
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $35,090 $0 $0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
iPod integration 223 223      
Rear spoiler 367        
Satellite radio 453 453      
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
iPod integration 145 145      
Rear spoiler 275        
Satellite radio 340 340      
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
Navigation system 1,647 1,650      
Options (change) 3,108 2,741 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,580 2,308 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $29,798 $31,631 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $27,605 $29,412 $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: $1,768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,811
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelForesterForesterClarityClarityClarity
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT4T4A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,798$31,631$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features0-235-1,965-1,815-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,798$31,396$28,030$28,200$57,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$27,605$29,412$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features0-219-1,866399-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,605$29,193$26,619$-6,206$871
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,588$32,825$0$7,077

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelForesterForesterClarityClarityClarity
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
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    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40    
Roof rails$250$250   
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   
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
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
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250
Synthetic suede trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$6,535$6,770$8,500$8,350$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$1,965$1,815$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-219-1,866399-24

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterClarity
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in192.7 in
Width70.1 in73.9 in
Height65.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft315.5 ft3

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