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Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,045

Honda CR-V SE   
Difference: $1,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,105

Honda CR-V SE   
Difference: $1,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelCR-VForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,450 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,510 $25,001 $26,005
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 595 625 625
Total Price $26,045 $27,520 $28,520
Total Invoice $24,105 $25,626 $26,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,030
Model Year200620062006
ModelCR-VForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionA5A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$26,045$27,520$28,520
Adjustments for Features-500-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,545$26,495$28,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025
Total Invoice$24,105$25,626$26,630
Adjustments for Features-463-9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,642$24,672$26,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,958

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062006
ModelCR-VForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Picnic table$50  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Cassette player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$5,675$6,200$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-463-9540

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.3 in99.4 in
Length181.0 in176.6 in
Width70.2 in68.3 in
Height66.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,319 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.0 ft357.7 ft3

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