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

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

Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,870

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,979

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,971

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,500 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $23,724 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084
Navigation system 1,700 1,200 1,000 1,000
Cargo cover   166 166 166
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Wheel-lip moldings   453 453 453
Navigation system 1,577 1,066 888 888
Cargo cover   108 108 108
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Wheel-lip moldings   340 340 340
Options (change) 1,700 2,059 1,859 1,859
Options (change) 1,577 1,670 1,492 1,492
Destination 670 795 795 795
Total Price $27,870 $29,849 $31,049 $32,649
Total Invoice $25,971 $27,771 $28,873 $30,371

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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: $89
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 780, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,870$29,849$31,049$32,649
Adjustments for Features0-1,890-2,590-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,870$27,959$28,459$29,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500$1,725
Total Invoice$25,971$27,771$28,873$30,371
Adjustments for Features0-1,758-2,408-2,758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,971$26,013$26,465$27,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$452$1,600

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 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
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Conversation mirror$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Total Value of Features$3,125$5,015$5,715$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,890$2,590$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,758-2,408-2,758

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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 Year20082013
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.0 in
Length177.9 in169.5 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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