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Honda HR-V vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda HR-V vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,980

Honda HR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,158

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,280

Honda HR-V EX-L   
Difference: $859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelHR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,040 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,340 $24,930 $26,116
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio   445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio   334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 0 798 981
Options (change) 0 564 683
Destination 940 645 645
Total Price $25,980 $28,138 $29,521
Total Invoice $25,280 $26,139 $27,444

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda HR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,473
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,197
Model Year201820082008
ModelHR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$25,980$28,138$29,521
Adjustments for Features-1,030-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,950$27,423$29,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,098
Total Invoice$25,280$26,139$27,444
Adjustments for Features-1,002-6640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,278$25,475$27,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,969

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Features Comparison: Honda HR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820082008
ModelHR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
HDMI port$25  
Navigation system$600  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,525$6,210$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,002-6640

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Specifications Comparison: Honda HR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelHR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.8 in99.4 in
Length169.1 in176.6 in
Width69.8 in68.3 in
Height63.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.8 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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