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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: $34,667

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120172017
ModelCR-VCR-VForesterForester
TrimTouringHybrid Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,650 $36,350 $31,295 $34,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,595 1,595
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Cargo cover     182 182
Remote start     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,366 1,366
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Cargo cover     118 118
Remote start     333 333
Options (change) 0 0 2,497 2,497
Options (change) 0 0 1,995 1,995
Destination 1,225 1,225 875 875
Total Price $34,875 $37,575 $34,667 $37,667

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,408
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,899
Model Year2021202120172017
ModelCR-VCR-VForesterForester
TrimTouringHybrid Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine190hp I4143hp I4 H170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTA1CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 9330, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,875$37,575$34,667$37,667
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-2,200-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,875$36,075$32,467$35,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2021202120172017
ModelCR-VCR-VForesterForester
TrimTouringHybrid Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000 
1-speed automatic $800  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,525$6,025$6,725$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$2,200$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-49-2,038-2,316

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212017
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.8 in103.9 in
Length182.1 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,338 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
39.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested220082%
Total Not Requested47518%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested220079%
Total Not Requested57521%

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