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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: $2,438

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,105

Honda CR-V SE   
Difference: $2,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,450 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,510 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Wheel-lip moldings   453 453 453
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Wheel-lip moldings   340 340 340
Options (change) 0 693 693 693
Options (change) 0 496 496 496
Destination 595 795 795 795
Total Price $26,045 $28,483 $29,883 $31,483
Total Invoice $24,105 $26,597 $27,877 $29,375

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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: $748
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $914
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,045$28,483$29,883$31,483
Adjustments for Features0-1,690-2,590-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,045$26,793$27,293$28,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,800
Total Invoice$24,105$26,597$27,877$29,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,578-2,416-2,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,105$25,019$25,461$26,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$442$1,660

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Picnic table$50   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
External spare tire shell$100   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75   
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,425$6,115$7,015$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690$2,590$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,578-2,416-2,696

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.3 in103.0 in
Length181.0 in169.5 in
Width70.2 in70.1 in
Height66.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,319 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.0 ft368.3 ft3

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