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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: $25,741

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $4,904

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,746

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $5,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelCR-VCR-VForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,445 $32,095 $19,995
Base Invoice $26,702 $30,119 $18,938
AWD 1,300 1,300  
All Weather Package     400
Premium Package     2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Bodyside moldings     238
Universal garage door opener     82
Cargo cover     166
iPod integration     223
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Satellite radio     453
Fog lights     374
AWD 1,217 1,217  
All Weather Package     367
Premium Package     2,258
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Bodyside moldings     155
Universal garage door opener     54
Cargo cover     108
iPod integration     145
Wheel-lip moldings     324
Satellite radio     340
Fog lights     243
Options (change) 1,300 1,300 5,051
Options (change) 1,217 1,217 4,113
Destination 900 900 695
Total Price $30,645 $34,295 $25,741
Total Invoice $28,819 $32,236 $23,746

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,324
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,706
Model Year201620162009
ModelCR-VCR-VForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4185hp I4170hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7328, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$30,645$34,295$25,741
Adjustments for Features-3,580-6,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,065$28,015$25,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$0
Total Invoice$28,819$32,236$23,746
Adjustments for Features-3,367-5,9030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,452$26,333$23,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$881$0

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162009
ModelCR-VCR-VForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
HDMI port$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,500$10,200$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$6,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,367-5,9030

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162009
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.0 in
Length179.4 in179.5 in
Width71.6 in70.1 in
Height64.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,479 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
35.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested107541%
Total Not Requested157559%

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