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Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,520

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $555

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,626

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $27,245
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $25,579
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 625 625 830
Total Price $27,520 $28,520 $28,075
Total Invoice $25,626 $26,630 $26,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $768
Model Year200620062012
ModelForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4185hp I4
TransmissionA4M5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7328, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/65-17
Total Price$27,520$28,520$28,075
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,495$28,520$27,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$0
Total Invoice$25,626$26,630$26,409
Adjustments for Features-9540-969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,672$26,630$25,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,958$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year200620062012
ModelForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0 $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$5,820$4,795$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments-9540-969

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20062012
ModelForesterCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.1 in
Length176.6 in178.3 in
Width68.3 in71.6 in
Height65.0 in64.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft370.9 ft3

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