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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: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $4,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $38,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterClarityClarityClarity
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $35,090 $0 $0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245      
Universal garage door opener 120 120      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158      
Universal garage door opener 78 78      
Options (change) 365 365 0 0 0
Options (change) 236 236 0 0 0
Destination 915 915 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $34,370 $37,370 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $32,038 $34,826 $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: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,207
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterClarityClarityClarity
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionCVTCVT-8A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,370$37,370$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features-4,700-5,000-400-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,670$32,370$29,595$29,765$59,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$32,038$34,826$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features-4,381-4,660-380550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,657$30,166$28,105$-6,550$895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$34,655$0$7,445

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterClarityClarityClarity
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Backup collision intervention$150$150   
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$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$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Tachometer$75$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$9,300$9,600$5,000$4,850$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$5,000$400$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,381-4,660-380550

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterClarity
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.3 in
Length180.9 in192.7 in
Width70.7 in73.9 in
Height66.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft315.5 ft3

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