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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: $3,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,105

Honda CR-V SE   
Difference: $3,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,450 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $23,510 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 850 850 850
Total Price $26,045 $29,645 $31,645 $34,645
Total Invoice $24,105 $27,805 $29,635 $32,419

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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: $35
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $356
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$26,045$29,645$31,645$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,565-4,525-4,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,045$26,080$27,120$29,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$24,105$27,805$29,635$32,419
Adjustments for Features0-3,344-4,238-4,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,105$24,461$25,397$27,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$936$3,537

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimSE2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Picnic table$50   
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
External spare tire shell$100   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
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
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
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   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,575$8,140$9,100$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,565$4,525$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,344-4,238-4,421

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.3 in103.9 in
Length181.0 in180.9 in
Width70.2 in70.7 in
Height66.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,319 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.0 ft374.7 ft3

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