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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: $31,709

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,146

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,463

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterOdyssey
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $28,195 $35,025
Base Invoice $26,409 $32,021
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Universal garage door opener 82  
iPod integration 223  
Satellite radio 453  
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Universal garage door opener 54  
iPod integration 145  
Satellite radio 340  
Navigation system 1,650 1,824
Options (change) 2,819 2,000
Options (change) 2,359 1,824
Destination 695 830
Total Price $31,709 $37,855
Total Invoice $29,463 $34,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Odyssey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,036
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,195
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterOdyssey
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine224hp H4247hp V6 w/DoD
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6246, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/65-17
Total Price$31,709$37,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,709$36,745
Total Invoice$29,463$34,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,463$33,658

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Odyssey

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterOdyssey
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Removable console $200
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats $0
Stowable third row seats $600
Total Value of Features$5,270$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,017

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Odyssey

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterOdyssey
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.0 in118.1 in
Length179.5 in202.9 in
Width70.1 in79.2 in
Height65.9 in68.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,337 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in64.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in63.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in66.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in60.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.593.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3148.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Odyssey EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large10No
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested48545%

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