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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: $27,870

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,971

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelCR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,500 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,724 $24,330 $26,409
Navigation system 1,700 1,800 1,800
Cargo cover   166 166
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Wheel-lip moldings   432 432
Satellite radio   453 453
Navigation system 1,577 1,647 1,650
Cargo cover   108 108
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Wheel-lip moldings   324 324
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 1,700 3,089 3,089
Options (change) 1,577 2,574 2,577
Destination 670 695 695
Total Price $27,870 $29,779 $31,979
Total Invoice $25,971 $27,599 $29,681

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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: $444
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $270
Model Year200820092009
ModelCR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,870$29,779$31,979
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,870$28,314$30,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,765
Total Invoice$25,971$27,599$29,681
Adjustments for Features0-1,358-1,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,971$26,241$27,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,677

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820092009
ModelCR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Total Value of Features$3,675$5,140$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,358-1,763

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See a complete comparison of Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.0 in
Length177.9 in179.5 in
Width71.6 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,390 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 Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.9 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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