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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: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,211

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,495 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $24,646 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Navigation system 2,000 1,350    
Navigation system 1,855 1,156    
Options (change) 2,000 1,350 0 0
Options (change) 1,855 1,156 0 0
Destination 710 875 875 875
Total Price $29,205 $31,420 $32,170 $35,170
Total Invoice $27,211 $29,352 $30,118 $32,903

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,797
Model Year2010201720172017
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$31,420$32,170$35,170
Adjustments for Features0-3,640-5,025-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,205$27,780$27,145$29,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$27,211$29,352$30,118$32,903
Adjustments for Features0-3,400-4,704-4,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,211$25,952$25,414$28,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$538$0$2,601

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201720172017
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
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   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
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   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
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 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Conversation mirror$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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$3,500$7,140$8,525$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,640$5,025$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,400-4,704-4,888

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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