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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: $29,575

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,027

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,813

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelCR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $25,579 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Navigation system 1,500 1,350    
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Navigation system 1,404 1,156    
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 1,500 1,532 182 182
Options (change) 1,404 1,274 118 118
Destination 830 875 875 875
Total Price $29,575 $31,602 $32,352 $35,352
Total Invoice $27,813 $29,470 $30,236 $33,021

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,248
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,273
Model Year2012201720172017
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$31,602$32,352$35,352
Adjustments for Features0-3,640-5,025-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,575$27,962$27,327$30,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$27,813$29,470$30,236$33,021
Adjustments for Features0-3,394-4,696-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,813$26,076$25,540$28,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$536$0$2,601

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201720172017
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
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  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
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 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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$2,900$6,540$7,925$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,640$5,025$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,394-4,696-4,880

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See a complete comparison of Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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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See a complete comparison of Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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

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