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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: $7,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,715

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $6,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $21,490
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $20,276
Navigation system 1,350     1,775
Navigation system 1,156     1,669
Options (change) 1,350 0 0 1,775
Options (change) 1,156 0 0 1,669
Destination 915 915 915 770
Total Price $31,660 $34,005 $37,005 $24,035
Total Invoice $29,576 $31,802 $34,590 $22,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,210
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18175/65-15
Total Price$31,660$34,005$37,005$24,035
Adjustments for Features-8,020-12,080-12,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,640$21,925$24,625$24,035
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$29,576$31,802$34,590$22,715
Adjustments for Features-7,492-11,297-11,5720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,084$20,505$23,018$22,715
Cost Above Minimum$1,579$0$2,513$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelForesterForesterForesterInsight
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$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 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,590$13,650$13,950$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,020$12,080$12,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,492-11,297-11,5720

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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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