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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: $28,002

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,233

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelCR-VCR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,295 $32,495 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,498 $30,494 $25,001 $26,005
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Universal garage door opener     87 87
Rear spoiler     353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Rear spoiler     230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 0 0 482 623
Options (change) 0 0 314 405
Destination 940 940 625 625
Total Price $30,235 $33,435 $28,002 $29,143
Total Invoice $28,438 $31,434 $25,940 $27,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,722
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,234
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelCR-VCR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine190hp I4190hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8330, 9120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$30,235$33,435$28,002$29,143
Adjustments for Features-4,855-7,055-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,380$26,380$27,102$29,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$2,041
Total Invoice$28,438$31,434$25,940$27,035
Adjustments for Features-4,566-6,633-8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,872$24,801$25,106$27,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$929$0$1,929

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720062006
ModelCR-VCR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights $1000  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Total Value of Features$9,850$12,050$5,895$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,855$7,055$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,566-6,633-8340

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172006
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in99.4 in
Length180.6 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,308 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
39.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.8 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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