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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: $3,107

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,971

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,500 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $23,724 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Navigation system 1,700      
Navigation Package   1,850    
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Navigation system 1,577      
Navigation Package   1,600    
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 1,700 2,032 182 182
Options (change) 1,577 1,718 118 118
Destination 670 850 850 850
Total Price $27,870 $30,977 $31,127 $34,127
Total Invoice $25,971 $28,881 $29,112 $31,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$27,870$30,977$31,127$34,127
Adjustments for Features0-3,165-3,165-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,870$27,812$27,962$30,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150$2,950
Total Invoice$25,971$28,881$29,112$31,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,951-2,960-3,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,971$25,930$26,152$28,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$222$2,820

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5i 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
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $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
Terrain selector $200$200$200
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 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0  
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
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
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 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,850$7,015$7,015$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,165$3,165$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,951-2,960-3,145

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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 Year20082015
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length177.9 in180.9 in
Width71.6 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,390 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 Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.9 ft374.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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