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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: $38,542

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,868

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,694

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTL-EBlack Edition2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $41,470 $42,970 $36,090
Base Invoice $37,900 $39,268 $33,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Rear bumper protector     98
Universal garage door opener     120
Remote start     455
Class II trailer hitch     619
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Rear bumper protector     63
Universal garage door opener     78
Remote start     341
Class II trailer hitch     464
Options (change) 0 0 1,537
Options (change) 0 0 1,104
Destination 940 940 915
Total Price $42,410 $43,910 $38,542
Total Invoice $38,840 $40,208 $35,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,818
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,026
Model Year201720172018
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTL-EBlack Edition2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA6A6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 8540, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$42,410$43,910$38,542
Adjustments for Features00-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,410$43,910$37,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$38,840$40,208$35,694
Adjustments for Features00-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,840$40,208$34,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,368$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172018
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTL-EBlack Edition2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Truck bed audio system$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Digital instruments$0$0 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,475$7,475$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments00-880

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
ModelRidgelineForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase125.2 in103.9 in
Length210.0 in180.9 in
Width78.6 in70.7 in
Height70.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,431 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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