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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: $24,035

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $1,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $1,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,495 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $21,490
Base Invoice $22,176 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $20,276
Navigation system 1,600 1,100     1,775
Navigation system 1,392 975     1,669
Options (change) 1,600 1,100 0 0 1,775
Options (change) 1,392 975 0 0 1,669
Destination 825 825 825 825 770
Total Price $25,920 $29,920 $30,820 $33,820 $24,035
Total Invoice $24,393 $28,022 $28,876 $31,661 $22,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,591
Model Year20142014201420142011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVTCVTCVT-8CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18175/65-15
Total Price$25,920$29,920$30,820$33,820$24,035
Adjustments for Features-2,875-7,365-7,565-7,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,045$22,555$23,255$26,055$24,035
Cost Above Minimum$490$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$24,393$28,022$28,876$31,661$22,715
Adjustments for Features-2,706-6,898-7,088-7,2690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,687$21,124$21,788$24,392$22,715
Cost Above Minimum$563$0$664$3,268$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20142014201420142011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
CVT $1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Terrain selector $200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,475$8,965$9,165$9,365$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$7,365$7,565$7,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,706-6,898-7,088-7,2690

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20142011
ModelForesterInsight
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.4 in
Length180.9 in172.3 in
Width70.7 in66.7 in
Height66.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft331.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested72560%
Total Not Requested47540%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%

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