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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: $34,632

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,778

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,819

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTL-EBlack Edition2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $41,470 $42,970 $29,995
Base Invoice $37,900 $39,268 $28,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Bodyside moldings     240
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     93
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Remote start     432
Wheel-lip moldings     453
Class II trailer hitch     468
Navigation system     1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Bodyside moldings     156
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     61
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Remote start     324
Wheel-lip moldings     340
Class II trailer hitch     351
Navigation system     1,335
Options (change) 0 0 3,912
Options (change) 0 0 3,010
Destination 940 940 725
Total Price $42,410 $43,910 $34,632
Total Invoice $38,840 $40,208 $31,819

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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: $3,588
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,184
Model Year201720172011
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTL-EBlack Edition2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6A6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 8540, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$42,410$43,910$34,632
Adjustments for Features-4,190-4,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,220$39,720$34,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$38,840$40,208$31,819
Adjustments for Features-3,837-3,8370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,003$36,371$31,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,368$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172011
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTL-EBlack Edition2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
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 
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 
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 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Dual-action tailgate$200$200 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear defrost  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
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 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$10,700$10,700$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,190$4,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,837-3,8370

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172011
ModelRidgelineForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase125.2 in103.0 in
Length210.0 in179.5 in
Width78.6 in70.1 in
Height70.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,431 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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