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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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

Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,655

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $490

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,636

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,845 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,971 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Navigation system 2,000 1,800 1,600 1,600
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Satellite radio   432    
Wheel-lip moldings   453 453 453
Navigation system 1,855 1,501 1,335 1,335
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Satellite radio   324    
Wheel-lip moldings   340 340 340
Options (change) 2,000 2,925 2,293 2,293
Options (change) 1,855 2,321 1,831 1,831
Destination 810 725 725 725
Total Price $29,655 $30,145 $31,013 $33,013
Total Invoice $27,636 $27,860 $28,742 $30,640

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,264
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,655$30,145$31,013$33,013
Adjustments for Features0-1,610-2,310-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,655$28,535$28,703$30,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$168$1,793
Total Invoice$27,636$27,860$28,742$30,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,488-2,141-2,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,636$26,372$26,601$28,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$229$1,776

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120112011
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 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 
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 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   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
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 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals   $75
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Total Value of Features$3,300$4,910$5,610$5,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,610$2,310$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,488-2,141-2,492

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.0 in
Length179.3 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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 Touring

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

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