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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: $23,770

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $4,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,460

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $3,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152010
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,595 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $21,300
Base Invoice $23,203 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $20,098
Navigation system 1,100       1,800
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795        
All Weather Package 500        
Navigation Package   1,850      
Navigation system 975       1,692
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663        
All Weather Package 417        
Navigation Package   1,600      
Options (change) 2,395 1,850 0 0 1,800
Options (change) 2,055 1,600 0 0 1,692
Destination 850 850 850 850 670
Total Price $27,840 $30,795 $30,945 $33,945 $23,770
Total Invoice $26,108 $28,763 $28,994 $31,777 $22,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,416
Model Year20152015201520152010
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)?, 6440, 8440, 8440, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18175/65-15
Total Price$27,840$30,795$30,945$33,945$23,770
Adjustments for Features-5,400-7,440-7,440-7,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,440$23,355$23,505$26,305$23,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$1,065$3,865$0
Total Invoice$26,108$28,763$28,994$31,777$22,460
Adjustments for Features-5,064-6,949-6,971-7,1520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,044$21,814$22,023$24,625$22,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$770$979$3,581$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20152015201520152010
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25    
Power liftgate $350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Forward collision warning$200    
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200    
Lane sway warning$25    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
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$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600  $600
Satellite radio$200$200   
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  $100
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
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
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$7,850$9,890$9,890$10,090$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,400$7,440$7,440$7,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,064-6,949-6,971-7,1520

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20152010
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
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested22590%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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