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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: $29,885

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,725

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTL-EBlack Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $41,470 $42,970 $27,895
Base Invoice $37,900 $39,268 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Class II trailer hitch     295
4-speed automatic     800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Class II trailer hitch     192
4-speed automatic     728
Options (change) 0 0 1,365
Options (change) 0 0 1,095
Destination 940 940 625
Total Price $42,410 $43,910 $29,885
Total Invoice $38,840 $40,208 $27,725

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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: $4,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,784
Model Year201720172006
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTL-EBlack Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 8540, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18215/60-16
Total Price$42,410$43,910$29,885
Adjustments for Features-8,005-8,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,405$35,905$29,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$38,840$40,208$27,725
Adjustments for Features-7,331-7,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,509$32,878$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,369$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172006
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTL-EBlack Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Dual-action tailgate$200$200 
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear defrost  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Truck bed audio system$100$100 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$14,450$14,450$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,005$8,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,331-7,3300

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172006
ModelRidgelineForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase125.2 in99.4 in
Length210.0 in176.6 in
Width78.6 in68.3 in
Height70.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,431 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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