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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: $29,205

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,211

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,495 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $24,646 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Navigation system 2,000      
Navigation Package   1,350    
Navigation system 1,855      
Navigation Package   1,157    
Options (change) 2,000 1,350 0 0
Options (change) 1,855 1,157 0 0
Destination 710 850 850 850
Total Price $29,205 $30,995 $31,645 $34,645
Total Invoice $27,211 $28,962 $29,635 $32,419

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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: $1,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,295
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp 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$29,205$30,995$31,645$34,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,260-3,495-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,205$27,735$28,150$30,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$27,211$28,962$29,635$32,419
Adjustments for Features0-3,046-3,273-3,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,211$25,916$26,362$28,961
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$446$3,045

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201620162016
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 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
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$0$0
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,600$6,860$7,095$7,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,260$3,495$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,046-3,273-3,458

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length179.3 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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