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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: $22,479

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $501

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,135

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007200720072014
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $25,995 $27,895 $22,190
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $24,380 $26,116 $21,130
Alloy wheels 659 659        
Alloy wheels 495 495        
Options (change) 659 659 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 495 495 0 0 0 0
Destination 625 625 625 625 625 790
Total Price $22,479 $22,979 $27,320 $26,620 $28,520 $22,980
Total Invoice $21,135 $21,595 $25,555 $25,005 $26,741 $21,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Insight EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $138
Model Year200720072007200720072014
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4120, 4155, 7155, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17185/60-15
Total Price$22,479$22,979$27,320$26,620$28,520$22,980
Adjustments for Features0-325-4,875-2,375-3,850-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,479$22,654$22,445$24,245$24,670$22,155
Cost Above Minimum$34$209$0$1,800$2,225$0
Total Invoice$21,135$21,595$25,555$25,005$26,741$21,920
Adjustments for Features0-305-4,560-2,231-3,610-787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,135$21,290$20,995$22,774$23,131$21,133
Cost Above Minimum$140$295$0$1,779$2,136$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Model Year200720072007200720072014
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0 
4-speed automatic  $800   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$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$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300 $300 $300 
Roof rails $250 $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25 
Hood scoop   $100$100 
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link     $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325 
CD player$125    $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150   
Automatic headlights     $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$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$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$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$3,025$3,350$7,900$5,400$6,875$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$4,875$2,375$3,850$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-305-4,560-2,231-3,610-787

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20072014
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.2,748 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 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft331.5 ft3

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