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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: $32,899

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192009
ModelCR-VCR-VForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,850 $32,850 $28,195
Navigation system 1,000   1,800
AWD 1,400 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Bodyside moldings     238
Universal garage door opener     82
Cargo cover     166
iPod integration     223
Remote start     432
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system 936   1,650
AWD 1,310 1,310  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Bodyside moldings     155
Universal garage door opener     54
Cargo cover     108
iPod integration     145
Remote start     324
Wheel-lip moldings     324
Satellite radio     340
Options (change) 2,400 1,400 4,009
Options (change) 2,246 1,310 3,219
Destination 1,095 1,095 695
Total Price $33,345 $35,345 $32,899

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda CR-V EX-L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda CR-V Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,234
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,279
Model Year201920192009
ModelCR-VCR-VForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine190hp I4190hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTT4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG27/33 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8330, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$33,345$35,345$32,899
Adjustments for Features-3,680-5,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,665$30,040$32,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201920192009
ModelCR-VCR-VForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
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$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
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 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
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$150
LED headlights $1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,250$10,875$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,680$5,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-369-3610

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192009
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in103.0 in
Length180.6 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
39.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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