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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: $32,216

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,894

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,057

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelRidgelineForester
TrimRTL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $34,930 $29,895
Base Invoice $31,935 $27,992
Navigation system 2,350 1,000
Class II trailer hitch   468
Rear bumper protector   78
Navigation system 2,143 888
Class II trailer hitch   351
Rear bumper protector   51
Options (change) 2,350 1,546
Options (change) 2,143 1,290
Destination 830 775
Total Price $38,110 $32,216
Total Invoice $34,908 $30,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,614
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,523
Model Year20122012
ModelRidgelineForester
TrimRTL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$38,110$32,216
Adjustments for Features0-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,110$31,496
Total Invoice$34,908$30,057
Adjustments for Features0-672
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,908$29,385

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelRidgelineForester
TrimRTL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power sliding rear window$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost $200
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,040$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-672

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelRidgelineForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.0 in103.0 in
Length206.8 in179.5 in
Width76.3 in70.1 in
Height70.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.033.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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