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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: $27,785

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $590

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,909

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelCR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,545 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,860 $24,930 $26,116
Satellite radio   445 445
Satellite radio   334 334
Options (change) 0 445 445
Options (change) 0 334 334
Destination 830 645 645
Total Price $28,375 $27,785 $28,985
Total Invoice $26,690 $25,909 $27,095

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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: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,113
Model Year201320082008
ModelCR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$28,375$27,785$28,985
Adjustments for Features-505-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,870$26,920$28,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,065
Total Invoice$26,690$25,909$27,095
Adjustments for Features-475-8070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,215$25,102$27,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,993

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320082008
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  
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Total Value of Features$5,625$5,985$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$505$865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-475-8070

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132008
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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