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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: $23,845

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $5,991

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,741

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $5,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCR-ZForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,255 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $20,243 $26,094 $27,992
Navigation system 1,800 1,000 1,000
Cargo cover   166 166
Navigation system 1,708 888 888
Cargo cover   108 108
Options (change) 1,800 1,166 1,166
Options (change) 1,708 996 996
Destination 790 775 775
Total Price $23,845 $29,836 $31,836
Total Invoice $22,741 $27,865 $29,763

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $644
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,073
Model Year201220122012
ModelCR-ZForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,845$29,836$31,836
Adjustments for Features0-6,635-7,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,845$23,201$24,826
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$22,741$27,865$29,763
Adjustments for Features0-6,197-6,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,741$21,668$23,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,541

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122012
ModelCR-ZForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$975$7,610$7,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,635$7,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,197-6,554

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See a complete comparison of Honda CR-Z vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelCR-ZForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.9 in103.0 in
Length160.6 in179.5 in
Width68.5 in70.1 in
Height54.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,638 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		25.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		25.168.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda CR-Z vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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