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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: $24,705

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $3,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,557

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $3,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $22,190
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $21,130
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 1,725
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 1,637
Options (change) 1,200 1,000 1,000 1,725
Options (change) 1,066 888 888 1,637
Destination 775 775 775 790
Total Price $28,570 $29,670 $31,670 $24,705
Total Invoice $26,746 $27,757 $29,655 $23,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,787
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4T4CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17185/60-15
Total Price$28,570$29,670$31,670$24,705
Adjustments for Features-5,315-6,015-6,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$23,655$25,280$24,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$2,025$0
Total Invoice$26,746$27,757$29,655$23,557
Adjustments for Features-4,976-5,627-5,9830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,770$22,130$23,672$23,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$360$1,902$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,965$7,665$8,040$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,315$6,015$6,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,976-5,627-5,9830

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20122014
ModelForesterInsight
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in100.4 in
Length179.5 in172.3 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height65.9 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft331.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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