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Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,912

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $9,848

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,412

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $8,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelRidgelineForester
TrimRTL2.5 X
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $33,090 $21,195
Base Invoice $29,976 $20,015
Premium Package   1,500
All-weather floor mats   55
Rear bumper protector   72
Satellite radio   445
Premium Package   1,338
All-weather floor mats   33
Rear bumper protector   47
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 0 2,072
Options (change) 0 1,752
Destination 670 645
Total Price $33,760 $23,912
Total Invoice $30,646 $22,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,328
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,946
Model Year20082008
ModelRidgelineForester
TrimRTL2.5 X
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine247hp V6173hp H4
TransmissionA5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$33,760$23,912
Adjustments for Features-2,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,240$23,912
Total Invoice$30,646$22,412
Adjustments for Features-2,2880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,358$22,412

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelRidgelineForester
TrimRTL2.5 X
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Dual-action tailgate$200 
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,640$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2880

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See a complete comparison of Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelRidgelineForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.0 in99.4 in
Length206.8 in176.6 in
Width76.3 in68.3 in
Height70.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		0.032.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.057.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
MP3-compatible player50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested150043%
Total Not Requested202557%

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