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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Odyssey Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Odyssey Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,184

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,206

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,169

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelForesterForesterOdysseyOdyssey
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $30,795 $36,595
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $27,708 $32,921
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Cargo net 46 46    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Cargo net 30 30    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Options (change) 844 1,114 0 0
Options (change) 594 769 0 0
Destination 645 645 595 595
Total Price $28,184 $29,654 $31,390 $37,190
Total Invoice $26,169 $27,530 $28,303 $33,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Odyssey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,091
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,148
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelForesterForesterOdysseyOdyssey
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4244hp V6 w/DoD244hp V6 w/DoD
TransmissionA4M5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7120, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/65-16235/710-460
Total Price$28,184$29,654$31,390$37,190
Adjustments for Features-7150-1,830-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,469$29,654$29,560$32,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$0$2,525
Total Invoice$26,169$27,530$28,303$33,516
Adjustments for Features-6640-1,650-4,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,505$27,530$26,653$28,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$0$2,262

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Odyssey

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelForesterForesterOdysseyOdyssey
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Dual power sliding doors  $800$800
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75
Tires, run-flat   $150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Console with shifter$150$150  
Removable second-row console   $200
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0 $0
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row  $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Stowable center seat, second row  $150 
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Total Value of Features$5,710$4,995$6,825$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0$1,830$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments-6640-1,650-4,601

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Odyssey

Model Year20082006
ModelForesterOdyssey
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in118.1 in
Length176.6 in201.0 in
Width68.3 in77.1 in
Height65.0 in68.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in63.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in63.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in64.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in41.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.091.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3147.4 ft3

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