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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: $32,866

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,344

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,546

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelRidgelineForester
TrimRTL2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $35,030 $29,995
Base Invoice $32,026 $28,084
Navigation system 2,350 1,600
Class II trailer hitch   468
Rear bumper protector   78
Navigation system 2,143 1,335
Class II trailer hitch   351
Rear bumper protector   51
Options (change) 2,350 2,146
Options (change) 2,143 1,737
Destination 830 725
Total Price $38,210 $32,866
Total Invoice $34,999 $30,546

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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: $5,889
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,960
Model Year20132011
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, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$38,210$32,866
Adjustments for Features0-545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,210$32,321
Total Invoice$34,999$30,546
Adjustments for Features0-507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,999$30,039

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
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
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 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$6,140$6,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-507

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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