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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,170

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,392

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,394

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelCR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,500 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,724 $25,001 $26,005
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Options (change) 0 42 0
Options (change) 0 28 0
Destination 670 625 625
Total Price $26,170 $27,562 $28,520
Total Invoice $24,394 $25,654 $26,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $892
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $796
Model Year200820062006
ModelCR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionA5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$26,170$27,562$28,520
Adjustments for Features-550-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,620$26,512$28,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,008
Total Invoice$24,394$25,654$26,630
Adjustments for Features-513-9770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,881$24,677$26,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,953

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820062006
ModelCR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 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
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0 
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$5,100$5,600$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-513-9770

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in99.4 in
Length177.9 in176.6 in
Width71.6 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,390 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 Room55.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.9 ft357.7 ft3

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