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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,970

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $1,109

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,768

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $21,300
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $20,098
Alloy wheels 659      
Alloy wheels 495      
Options (change) 659 0 0 0
Options (change) 495 0 0 0
Destination 625 625 625 670
Total Price $23,079 $27,520 $28,520 $21,970
Total Invoice $21,572 $25,626 $26,630 $20,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $507
Model Year2006200620062010
ModelForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A4M5CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4?, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16175/65-15
Total Price$23,079$27,520$28,520$21,970
Adjustments for Features0-4,775-3,750-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,079$22,745$24,770$21,870
Cost Above Minimum$334$0$2,025$0
Total Invoice$21,572$25,626$26,630$20,768
Adjustments for Features0-4,446-3,501-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,572$21,180$23,129$20,673
Cost Above Minimum$392$0$1,949$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Model Year2006200620062010
ModelForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150 
Brake assist   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass $0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,100$7,875$6,850$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,775$3,750$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,446-3,501-95

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20062010
ModelForesterInsight
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in100.4 in
Length176.6 in172.3 in
Width68.3 in66.7 in
Height65.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft331.5 ft3

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