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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: $29,575

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,602

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,813

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $25,579 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Navigation system 1,500      
Navigation Package   1,350    
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Navigation system 1,404      
Navigation Package   1,157    
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 1,500 1,532 182 182
Options (change) 1,404 1,275 118 118
Destination 830 850 850 850
Total Price $29,575 $31,177 $31,827 $34,827
Total Invoice $27,813 $29,080 $29,753 $32,537

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,774
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,575$31,177$31,827$34,827
Adjustments for Features0-3,260-3,495-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,575$27,917$28,332$31,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$27,813$29,080$29,753$32,537
Adjustments for Features0-3,041-3,267-3,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,813$26,039$26,486$29,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$447$3,046

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
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 
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,000$6,260$6,495$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,260$3,495$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,041-3,267-3,452

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length178.3 in180.9 in
Width71.6 in70.7 in
Height64.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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