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Honda Accord vs. Subaru Forester

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Accord and Subaru Forester contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Honda Accord and the Subaru Forester.

In comparing the Honda Accord's and the Subaru Forester's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Subaru Forester has the advantage in the area of interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Honda Accord's and the Subaru Forester's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord is a better car than the Subaru Forester.

Pricing: For a new model, the Honda Accord's price is between $28,389 and $31,460, with the Subaru Forester priced between $31,497 and $38,867.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Accord loses 31.5 percent of its value and the Subaru Forester loses 34.5 percent of its value. This means the Honda Accord retains 3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Subaru Forester.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Accord is 9.3 out of 10 while the Subaru Forester's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Subaru Forester being ranked 6 out of 19 Best Small SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Accord is 9.3 out of 10. For the Subaru Forester the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru Forester.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Accord’s base engine makes 192 horsepower, and the Subaru Forester base engine makes 180 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Subaru Forester, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Honda Accord, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Accord and the Subaru Forester have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Honda Accord has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick+ award.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$28,389 - $31,460

Starting MSRP:

$27,895

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$26,143

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$24,700 - $27,895

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$31,497 - $38,867

Starting MSRP:

$29,695

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$29,563

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$28,895 - $30,100

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$29,006

Price Range:

$26,542 - $31,457

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$29,305

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$25,951 - $31,688

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

3,988

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

2,123

# Good or Great Deals:

357

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$8,954

Depreciation %:

32.1%

Resale Value $:

$18,941

Residual Value %:

67.9%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)

37.2%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)

32.1% - 45.7%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$10,410

Depreciation %:

35.1%

Resale Value $:

$19,285

Residual Value %:

64.9%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)

34.7%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)

31.9% - 40.2%

Honda Accord Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.3 / 10

Reliability:

9.3 / 10

Retained Value:

8.5 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Subaru Forester Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.3 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Accord

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

13

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

10.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

9.5 - 13

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

57.2%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Forester

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.1

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

11.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

10.9 - 13.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

10.1%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

15.5

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.7 - 15.5

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Honda Accord Rankings

Best Midsize Cars

1 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Midsize Cars

1 / 13

Safest Midsize Cars

1 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

1 / 13

Best Family Midsize Cars

1 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

1 / 13

Best Midsize Cars for the Money

1 / 6

Best Midsize Cars Under $30k

1 / 6

Best Midsize Cars for Teens

1 / 3

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

4 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

7 / 13

Most Affordable Midsize Cars

7 / 9

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

10 / 13

Subaru Forester Rankings

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

1 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

2 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

2 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

2 / 7

Best Small SUVs for Teens

2 / 6

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

5 / 20

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

5 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

5 / 14

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

6 / 67

Best Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

6 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

7 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

7 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

8 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

10 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

10 / 30

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

11 / 19

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

12 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

14 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

15 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

19 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

24 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

26 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

28 / 59

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

32 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

33 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

49 / 67

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Honda Accord Trim Levels

EX, LX

Subaru Forester Trim Levels

Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

TOP SAFETY PICK +

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

192 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

192 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.059 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

180 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

178 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.051 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


29 / 37 / 32

Range (city/hwy):

429 / 548 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Flat/Horizontally Opposed

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.5 inches

Cargo Space:

16.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

105.7 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.7 inches

Cargo Space:

29.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

74.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

140.4 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3239 lbs

Width:

73.3 inches

Height:

57.1 inches

Length:

195.7 inches

Wheelbase:

111.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3510 lbs

Width:

81.2 inches

Height:

68.1 inches

Length:

183.3 inches

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/50R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/60R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Gray

Meteorite Gray Metallic

Red

Radiant Red Metallic

Silver

Solar Silver Metallic

White

Platinum White Pearl

Blue

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Not available

Gray

Magnetite Gray Metallic

Red

Crimson Red Pearl

Silver

Not available

White

Crystal White Pearl

Blue

Horizon Blue Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Not available

Gray

Gray

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