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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: $27,520

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $555

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,626

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelCR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,579 $25,001 $26,005
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 830 625 625
Total Price $28,075 $27,520 $28,520
Total Invoice $26,409 $25,626 $26,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $768
Model Year201220062006
ModelCR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionA5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$28,075$27,520$28,520
Adjustments for Features-1,030-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,045$26,495$28,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025
Total Invoice$26,409$25,626$26,630
Adjustments for Features-969-9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,440$24,672$26,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,958

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220062006
ModelCR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$5,825$5,820$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-969-9540

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in99.4 in
Length178.3 in176.6 in
Width71.6 in68.3 in
Height64.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft357.7 ft3

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