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Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,156

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $11,384

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,574

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $9,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelRidgelineForester
TrimRTL2.5 X
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $34,730 $21,195
Base Invoice $31,458 $20,015
Premium Package   1,500
Class II trailer hitch   299
Rear bumper protector   72
Satellite radio   445
Premium Package   1,338
Class II trailer hitch   195
Rear bumper protector   47
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 0 2,316
Options (change) 0 1,914
Destination 810 645
Total Price $35,540 $24,156
Total Invoice $32,268 $22,574

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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: $8,114
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,725
Model Year20112008
ModelRidgelineForester
TrimRTL2.5 X
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine250hp 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)245/60-18215/60-16
Total Price$35,540$24,156
Adjustments for Features-3,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$24,156
Total Invoice$32,268$22,574
Adjustments for Features-2,9690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,299$22,574

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelRidgelineForester
TrimRTL2.5 X
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,490$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9690

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

Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
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
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Aux input50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Total Requested175050%
Total Not Requested177550%

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