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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: $29,655

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $181

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,515

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120102010
ModelCR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,845 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $24,971 $24,355 $26,707
Navigation system 2,000 1,800 1,800
iPod integration   223 223
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Wheel-lip moldings   432 432
Satellite radio   453 453
Navigation system 1,855 1,501 1,501
iPod integration   145 145
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Wheel-lip moldings   324 324
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 2,000 3,146 3,146
Options (change) 1,855 2,465 2,465
Destination 810 695 695
Total Price $29,655 $29,836 $32,336
Total Invoice $27,636 $27,515 $29,867

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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: $1,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,560
Model Year201120102010
ModelCR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,655$29,836$32,336
Adjustments for Features0-1,560-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,655$28,276$30,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,065
Total Invoice$27,636$27,515$29,867
Adjustments for Features0-1,439-1,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,636$26,076$28,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,948

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120102010
ModelCR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Cargo tray $40 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Total Value of Features$3,800$5,360$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,560$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,439-1,843

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112010
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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