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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: $30,902

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $11,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172019
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionPremium
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $41,470 $42,970 $26,695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Eyesight Package     1,695
Rear bumper protector     98
Universal garage door opener     120
Remote start     455
Class II trailer hitch     619
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Eyesight Package     1,412
Rear bumper protector     63
Universal garage door opener     78
Remote start     341
Class II trailer hitch     464
Options (change) 0 0 3,232
Options (change) 0 0 2,516
Destination 940 940 975
Total Price $42,410 $43,910 $30,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,833
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,068
Model Year201720172019
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionPremium
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionA6A6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 8540, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18225/60-17
Total Price$42,410$43,910$30,902
Adjustments for Features-4,675-4,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,735$39,235$30,902
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172019
ModelRidgelineRidgelineForester
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionPremium
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
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 
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 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
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 system$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$10,675$10,675$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,675$4,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,281-4,2810

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172019
ModelRidgelineForester
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase125.2 in105.1 in
Length210.0 in182.1 in
Width78.6 in71.5 in
Height70.2 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,431 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested215097%
Total Not Requested753%

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