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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: $4,168

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,280

Honda HR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelHR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,040 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $24,340 $24,330 $26,409
iPod integration   223 223
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Rear spoiler   367  
Wheel-lip moldings   432 432
Satellite radio   453 453
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
iPod integration   145 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Rear spoiler   275  
Wheel-lip moldings   324 324
Satellite radio   340 340
Navigation system   1,647 1,650
Options (change) 0 3,458 3,091
Options (change) 0 2,850 2,578
Destination 940 695 695
Total Price $25,980 $30,148 $31,981
Total Invoice $25,280 $27,875 $29,682

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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: $2,658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,199
Model Year201820092009
ModelHR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,980$30,148$31,981
Adjustments for Features0-1,510-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,980$28,638$30,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,598
Total Invoice$25,280$27,875$29,682
Adjustments for Features0-1,396-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,280$26,479$28,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,583

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Features Comparison: Honda HR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820092009
ModelHR-VForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
HDMI port$25  
iPod integration $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
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  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,700$5,210$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,510$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,396-1,620

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Specifications Comparison: Honda HR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelHR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.8 in103.0 in
Length169.1 in179.5 in
Width69.8 in70.1 in
Height63.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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