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Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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

Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,349

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $5,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelRidgelineForester
TrimRTLPremium
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $33,090 $26,695
All Weather Package   500
All-weather floor mats   81
Rear bumper protector   98
All Weather Package   417
All-weather floor mats   52
Rear bumper protector   63
Options (change) 0 679
Options (change) 0 532
Destination 670 975
Total Price $33,760 $28,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,646
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,151
Model Year20082019
ModelRidgelineForester
TrimRTLPremium
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine247hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/60-17
Total Price$33,760$28,349
Adjustments for Features0-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,760$28,114

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelRidgelineForester
TrimRTLPremium
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Dual-action tailgate$200 
Roof rails $250
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 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Total Value of Features$6,265$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelRidgelineForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.0 in105.1 in
Length206.8 in182.1 in
Width76.3 in71.5 in
Height70.3 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.035.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.076.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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