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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: $31,527

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $2,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162021
ModelCR-VForester
TrimTouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $27,795
AWD 1,300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Eyesight Package   1,695
Universal garage door opener   120
Cargo cover   172
Power liftgate   450
AWD 1,217  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Eyesight Package   1,412
Universal garage door opener   78
Cargo cover   111
Power liftgate   413
Options (change) 1,300 2,682
Options (change) 1,217 2,172
Destination 900 1,050
Total Price $34,295 $31,527

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,343
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,675
Model Year20162021
ModelCR-VForester
TrimTouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-17
Total Price$34,295$31,527
Adjustments for Features-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,870$31,527

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162021
ModelCR-VForester
TrimTouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
HDMI port$25 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Total Value of Features$7,100$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3390

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162021
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in105.1 in
Length179.4 in182.1 in
Width71.6 in71.5 in
Height64.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,479 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested82537%

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