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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: $5,034

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,741

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $4,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelCR-ZForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,255 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $20,243 $24,330 $26,409
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800
iPod integration   223 223
Cargo cover   166 166
Navigation system 1,708 1,647 1,650
iPod integration   145 145
Cargo cover   108 108
Options (change) 1,800 2,189 2,189
Options (change) 1,708 1,900 1,903
Destination 790 695 695
Total Price $23,845 $28,879 $31,079
Total Invoice $22,741 $26,925 $29,007

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $860
Model Year201220092009
ModelCR-ZForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4 H170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,845$28,879$31,079
Adjustments for Features0-5,410-5,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,845$23,469$25,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,765
Total Invoice$22,741$26,925$29,007
Adjustments for Features0-5,044-5,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,741$21,881$23,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,671

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220092009
ModelCR-ZForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
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 cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$1,975$7,385$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,410$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,044-5,455

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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 Year20122009
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 L.L. Bean / Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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