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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: $29,263

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $392

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,242

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,845 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $24,971 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Navigation system 2,000 1,200 1,000 1,000
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Wheel-lip moldings   453 453 453
Navigation system 1,855 1,066 888 888
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Wheel-lip moldings   340 340 340
Options (change) 2,000 1,893 1,693 1,693
Options (change) 1,855 1,562 1,384 1,384
Destination 810 775 775 775
Total Price $29,655 $29,263 $30,363 $32,363
Total Invoice $27,636 $27,242 $28,253 $30,151

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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: $2,177
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,056
Model Year2011201220122012
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, 780, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,655$29,263$30,363$32,363
Adjustments for Features0-1,785-2,485-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,655$27,478$27,878$29,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$2,025
Total Invoice$27,636$27,242$28,253$30,151
Adjustments for Features0-1,662-2,312-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,636$25,580$25,941$27,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$361$1,906

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201220122012
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   
Traffic information $25$25$25
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   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Total Value of Features$3,200$4,985$5,685$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,785$2,485$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,662-2,312-2,665

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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