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Honda CR-Z vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda CR-Z vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,115

Honda CR-Z   
Difference: $1,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,030

Honda CR-Z   
Difference: $1,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008200820082008
ModelCR-ZCR-ZForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseEX2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,345 $20,905 $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $18,260 $19,726 $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 770 770 645 645 645 645 645
Total Price $20,115 $21,675 $21,840 $22,340 $27,340 $27,640 $28,540
Total Invoice $19,030 $20,496 $20,660 $21,120 $25,575 $25,942 $26,761

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-Z
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $733
Model Year2011201120082008200820082008
ModelCR-ZCR-ZForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseEX2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4 H122hp I4 H173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M5M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6360, 7100, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$20,115$21,675$21,840$22,340$27,340$27,640$28,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,215-510-1,435-5,675-3,510-4,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,115$20,460$21,330$20,905$21,665$24,130$23,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$425$0$760$3,225$2,825
Total Invoice$19,030$20,496$20,660$21,120$25,575$25,942$26,761
Adjustments for Features0-1,149-482-1,357-5,309-3,294-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,030$19,347$20,178$19,763$20,266$22,648$22,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$317$415$0$503$2,885$2,488

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120082008200820082008
ModelCR-ZCR-ZForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseEX2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
5-speed manual  $0$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic    $800  
FWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Universal garage door opener    $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  $150$150$150
Brake assist$50$50     
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225$225
Side curtain airbags$350$350     
Stability control$400$400     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Traction control$100$100     
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rack  $300 $300 $300
Roof rails   $250 $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Wiper de-icer    $25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150     
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25
Hood scoop     $100$100
Rear spoiler     $200 
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125     
Aux input$50$50 $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100     
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125    
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50$50$50$50
USB port$25$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125     
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25$25
Compass    $0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100     
Digital instruments$0$0     
Fog lights $125$125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors $25  $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50     
Interior ambient lighting $150     
Trip computer$150$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates      $100
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Heated front seats    $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Total Value of Features$3,335$4,550$3,845$4,770$9,010$6,845$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,215$510$1,435$5,675$3,510$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,149-482-1,357-5,309-3,294-4,510

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelCR-ZForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.9 in99.4 in
Length160.6 in176.6 in
Width68.5 in68.3 in
Height54.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,638 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
25.157.7 ft3

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