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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: $20,485

Honda CR-Z   
Difference: $6,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220212021
ModelCR-ZCR-ZForesterForester
TrimBaseEXBasePremium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,695 $21,255 $24,795 $27,795
Cargo cover     172 172
Fog lights     382 382
Alloy wheels     600  
Cargo cover     111 111
Fog lights     286 286
Alloy wheels     500  
Options (change) 0 0 1,154 554
Options (change) 0 0 897 397
Destination 790 790 1,050 1,050
Total Price $20,485 $22,045 $26,999 $29,399

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda CR-Z
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,324
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,430
Model Year2012201220212021
ModelCR-ZCR-ZForesterForester
TrimBaseEXBasePremium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine122hp I4 H122hp I4 H182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/37 MPG31/37 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6360, 7?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$20,485$22,045$26,999$29,399
Adjustments for Features0-1,215-3,735-6,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,485$20,830$23,264$22,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$455$0

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220212021
ModelCR-ZCR-ZForesterForester
TrimBaseEXBasePremium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio   $200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$1,010$2,225$4,745$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,215$3,735$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,159-269-324

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122021
ModelCR-ZForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.9 in105.1 in
Length160.6 in182.1 in
Width68.5 in71.5 in
Height54.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,637 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
25.176.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

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