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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: $26,235

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $3,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,323

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $3,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelCR-VForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $23,295
Base Invoice $25,579 $21,960
AWD 1,250  
All Weather Package   500
Bodyside moldings   240
Cargo cover   166
Fog lights   374
Satellite radio   432
Wheel-lip moldings   453
AWD 1,170  
All Weather Package   417
Bodyside moldings   156
Cargo cover   108
Fog lights   243
Satellite radio   324
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 1,250 2,165
Options (change) 1,170 1,588
Destination 830 775
Total Price $29,325 $26,235
Total Invoice $27,579 $24,323

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,018
Model Year20122012
ModelCR-VForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4170hp H4
TransmissionA5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$29,325$26,235
Adjustments for Features-2,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,945$26,235
Total Invoice$27,579$24,323
Adjustments for Features-2,2380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,341$24,323

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelCR-VForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Total Value of Features$5,750$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2380

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.0 in
Length178.3 in179.5 in
Width71.6 in70.1 in
Height64.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,426 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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