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

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Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,607

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,738

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,682

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelForesterForesterCR-VCR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $28,445 $32,095
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $26,702 $30,119
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Options (change) 87 270 0 0
Options (change) 56 175 0 0
Destination 625 625 900 900
Total Price $27,607 $28,790 $29,345 $32,995
Total Invoice $25,682 $26,805 $27,602 $31,019

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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: $1,033
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,248
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelForesterForesterCR-VCR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4185hp I4185hp I4
TransmissionA4M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7328, 7328, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$27,607$28,790$29,345$32,995
Adjustments for Features-8750-1,580-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,732$28,790$27,765$28,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0$950
Total Invoice$25,682$26,805$27,602$31,019
Adjustments for Features-8140-1,486-4,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,868$26,805$26,116$26,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,937$0$879

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelForesterForesterCR-VCR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$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$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio   $50
HDMI port  $25$25
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$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$5,920$5,045$6,625$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$1,580$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments-8140-1,486-4,024

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.1 in
Length176.6 in179.4 in
Width68.3 in71.6 in
Height65.0 in64.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,359 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 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft370.9 ft3

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