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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: $24,450

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $8,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212008
ModelCR-VCR-VForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,450 $33,650 $21,195
AWD 1,400 1,400  
Premium Package     1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42
Universal garage door opener     87
Rear spoiler     353
Satellite radio     445
AWD 1,310 1,310  
Premium Package     1,338
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28
Universal garage door opener     56
Rear spoiler     230
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 1,400 1,400 2,610
Options (change) 1,310 1,310 2,105
Destination 1,225 1,225 645
Total Price $33,075 $36,275 $24,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda CR-V Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,892
Model Year202120212008
ModelCR-VCR-VForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine190hp I4190hp I4173hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG27/32 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8330, 9120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19215/60-16
Total Price$33,075$36,275$24,450
Adjustments for Features-7,130-9,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,945$26,795$24,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202120212008
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 
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 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $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
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rack  $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
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $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 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights $1000 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Total Value of Features$12,200$14,550$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,130$9,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-546-6620

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212008
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.8 in99.4 in
Length182.1 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 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 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Aux input50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Total Requested145041%
Total Not Requested207559%

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