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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Fit Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Fit Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,850

Honda Fit Sport   
Difference: $4,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,397

Honda Fit Sport   
Difference: $3,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterFit
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $17,060
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $16,607
Rear spoiler 353 353 353   353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42 42      
Rear spoiler 230 230 230   230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28 28      
Options (change) 395 395 395 0 353 0
Options (change) 258 258 258 0 230 0
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 790
Total Price $22,235 $22,735 $27,735 $27,640 $28,893 $17,850
Total Invoice $20,918 $21,378 $25,833 $25,942 $26,991 $17,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Fit

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Fit Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,429
Model Year200820082008200820082012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterFit
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4117hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17185/55-16
Total Price$22,235$22,735$27,735$27,640$28,893$17,850
Adjustments for Features-725-1,650-5,890-3,500-5,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,510$21,085$21,845$24,140$23,893$17,850
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$760$3,055$2,808$0
Total Invoice$20,918$21,378$25,833$25,942$26,991$17,397
Adjustments for Features-682-1,552-5,486-3,285-4,6710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,236$19,826$20,347$22,657$22,320$17,397
Cost Above Minimum$410$0$521$2,831$2,494$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Fit

Model Year200820082008200820082012
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterFit
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0$0
4-speed automatic  $800   
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Universal garage door opener  $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150 
Brake assist     $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225$225 
Side curtain airbags     $350
Stability control     $400
Temporary spare tire     $150
Traction control     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300 $300 $300 
Roof rails $250 $250  
Storage compartment under second row seats     $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200 
Intermittent wipers     $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Hood scoop   $100$100 
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325 
CD player$125    $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
USB port     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25 
Compass  $0   
Fog lights$125 $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates    $100 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$3,375$4,300$8,540$6,150$7,650$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$1,650$5,890$3,500$5,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-682-1,552-5,486-3,285-4,6710

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Fit

Model Year20082012
ModelForesterFit
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in98.4 in
Length176.6 in161.6 in
Width68.3 in66.7 in
Height65.0 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,497 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft357.3 ft3

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