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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: $3,596

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,280

Honda HR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelHR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,040 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $24,340 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Navigation system   1,200 1,000 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Wheel-lip moldings   453 453 453
Navigation system   1,066 888 888
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Wheel-lip moldings   340 340 340
Options (change) 0 2,206 2,006 1,638
Options (change) 0 1,802 1,624 1,348
Destination 940 775 775 775
Total Price $25,980 $29,576 $30,676 $32,308
Total Invoice $25,280 $27,482 $28,493 $30,115

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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: $1,761
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $497
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelHR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,980$29,576$30,676$32,308
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-2,535-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,980$27,741$28,141$29,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,857
Total Invoice$25,280$27,482$28,493$30,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,705-2,355-2,526
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,280$25,777$26,138$27,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$361$1,812

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Features Comparison: Honda HR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelHR-VForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0   
HDMI port$25   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,925$4,760$5,460$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,835$2,535$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,705-2,355-2,526

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Specifications Comparison: Honda HR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182012
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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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