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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: $31,939

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,951

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,610

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelRidgelineForesterForesterForester
TrimRTL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,730 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $31,458 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Navigation system 2,350      
Navigation Package   1,850    
Class II trailer hitch   634 634 634
Rear bumper protector   95 95 95
AC power outlet   415 415 415
Navigation system 2,124      
Navigation Package   1,600    
Class II trailer hitch   475 475 475
Rear bumper protector   61 61 61
AC power outlet   311 311 311
Options (change) 2,350 2,994 1,144 1,144
Options (change) 2,124 2,447 847 847
Destination 810 850 850 850
Total Price $37,890 $31,939 $32,089 $35,089
Total Invoice $34,392 $29,610 $29,841 $32,624

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,121
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,867
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelRidgelineForesterForesterForester
TrimRTL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,890$31,939$32,089$35,089
Adjustments for Features0-1,170-1,170-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,890$30,769$30,919$33,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150$2,950
Total Invoice$34,392$29,610$29,841$32,624
Adjustments for Features0-1,085-1,088-1,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,392$28,525$28,753$31,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$228$2,825

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelRidgelineForesterForesterForester
TrimRTL2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power sliding rear window$250   
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Dual-action tailgate$200   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rear air vents$100   
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,990$8,160$8,160$8,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170$1,170$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,085-1,088-1,274

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112015
ModelRidgelineForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.0 in103.9 in
Length206.8 in180.9 in
Width76.3 in70.7 in
Height70.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.034.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.074.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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