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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: $31,689

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,646

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,496

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTLSE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $35,155 $37,505 $28,195
Base Invoice $32,140 $34,283 $26,409
Navigation system 2,350   1,800
Class II trailer hitch     468
Rear bumper protector     78
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system 2,143   1,650
Class II trailer hitch     351
Rear bumper protector     51
Satellite radio     340
Options (change) 2,350 0 2,799
Options (change) 2,143 0 2,392
Destination 830 830 695
Total Price $38,335 $38,335 $31,689
Total Invoice $35,113 $35,113 $29,496

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,301
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,301
Model Year201420142009
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTLSE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5A5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7160, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$38,335$38,335$31,689
Adjustments for Features-345-3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,990$37,990$31,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$35,113$35,113$29,496
Adjustments for Features-316-3160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,797$34,797$29,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420142009
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTLSE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Dual-action tailgate$200$200 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear defrost  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,565$6,565$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$345$345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-316-3160

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

Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142009
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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See a complete comparison of Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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