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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: $33,239

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelCR-VForester
TrimTouring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,650 $29,895
AWD 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Bodyside moldings   240
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Remote start   432
Wheel-lip moldings   453
AWD 1,310  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Bodyside moldings   156
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Remote start   324
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 1,400 2,569
Options (change) 1,310 1,997
Destination 1,225 775
Total Price $36,275 $33,239

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,304
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,532
Model Year20212012
ModelCR-VForester
TrimTouring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine190hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTT4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$36,275$33,239
Adjustments for Features-4,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,935$33,239

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212012
ModelCR-VForester
TrimTouring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Conversation mirror$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$9,775$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3030

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212012
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.8 in103.0 in
Length182.1 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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