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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: $32,564

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,771

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,199

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForesterForesterForester
TrimRTLSE2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,155 $37,505 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $32,140 $34,283 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Navigation system 2,350   1,350    
Class II trailer hitch     634 634 634
Rear bumper protector     95 95 95
AC power outlet     415 415 415
Navigation system 2,143   1,156    
Class II trailer hitch     475 475 475
Rear bumper protector     61 61 61
AC power outlet     311 311 311
Options (change) 2,350 0 2,494 1,144 1,144
Options (change) 2,143 0 2,003 847 847
Destination 830 830 875 875 875
Total Price $38,335 $38,335 $32,564 $33,314 $36,314
Total Invoice $35,113 $35,113 $30,199 $30,965 $33,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,156
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,062
Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForesterForesterForester
TrimRTLSE2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA5A5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7160, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$38,335$38,335$32,564$33,314$36,314
Adjustments for Features00-1,750-3,135-3,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,335$38,335$30,814$30,179$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$35,113$35,113$30,199$30,965$33,750
Adjustments for Features00-1,623-2,914-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,113$35,113$28,576$28,051$30,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForesterForesterForester
TrimRTLSE2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power sliding rear window$250$250   
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Dual-action tailgate$200$200   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear defrost  $200$200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150$150   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25  
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass $0   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,690$6,690$8,440$9,825$10,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,750$3,135$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,623-2,914-3,100

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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