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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: $33,718

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,937

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,217

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelForesterForesterForesterOdyssey
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouring Elite
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $43,825
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $40,048
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63  
Options (change) 3,408 463 463 0
Options (change) 2,797 299 299 0
Destination 915 915 915 830
Total Price $33,718 $34,468 $37,468 $44,655
Total Invoice $31,217 $32,101 $34,889 $40,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Odyssey

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,057
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,689
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelForesterForesterForesterOdyssey
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouring Elite
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4247hp V6 w/DoD
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/60-18
Total Price$33,718$34,468$37,468$44,655
Adjustments for Features-1,110-1,870-2,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,608$32,598$35,298$44,655
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$31,217$32,101$34,889$40,878
Adjustments for Features-1,028-1,742-2,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,189$30,359$32,868$40,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$2,679$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Odyssey

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelForesterForesterForesterOdyssey
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouring Elite
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, third row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Removable console   $200
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
App support$0$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
HDMI port   $25
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
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 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Conversation mirror   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), third row seats   $25
Floor mats, third row (optional)   $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat   $25
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Removable second row seats   $0
Stowable third row seats   $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,090$9,850$10,150$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,110$1,870$2,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,028-1,742-2,0210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Odyssey

Model Year20182012
ModelForesterOdyssey
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in118.1 in
Length180.9 in202.9 in
Width70.7 in79.2 in
Height66.4 in68.4 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.4,338 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in63.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 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
34.4 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.493.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft3148.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested95022%
Total Not Requested342578%

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