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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: $20,690

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $435

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,633

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $25,995 $26,195 $28,195 $19,330
Base Invoice $18,938 $24,330 $24,582 $26,409 $18,062
Automatic climate control, front         1,200
Automatic climate control, front         1,119
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,200
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,119
Destination 695 695 695 695 595
Total Price $20,690 $26,690 $26,890 $28,890 $21,125
Total Invoice $19,633 $25,025 $25,277 $27,104 $19,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,328
Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4224hp H473hp I3 H
TransmissionM5T4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 480, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17165/65-14
Total Price$20,690$26,690$26,890$28,890$21,125
Adjustments for Features-4,410-10,150-7,460-10,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,280$16,540$19,430$18,380$21,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$3,150$2,100$0
Total Invoice$19,633$25,025$25,277$27,104$19,776
Adjustments for Features-4,185-9,517-7,013-9,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,448$15,508$18,264$17,244$19,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$2,816$1,796$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20092009200920092006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails $250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Intermittent wipers    $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25 $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof, large $1100 $1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325 
CD player$125   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$5,085$10,825$8,135$11,185$675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,410$10,150$7,460$10,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,185-9,517-7,013-9,8600

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterInsight
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in94.5 in
Length179.5 in155.1 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height65.9 in53.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.1,851 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in48.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Insight

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Air conditioning900Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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