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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: $28,002

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,423

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
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 $29,450 $32,650
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $27,643 $30,639
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Options (change) 482 623 0 0
Options (change) 314 405 0 0
Destination 625 625 975 975
Total Price $28,002 $29,143 $30,425 $33,625
Total Invoice $25,940 $27,035 $28,618 $31,614

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,532
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,055
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelForesterForesterCR-VCR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4190hp I4190hp I4
TransmissionA4M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7180, 8330, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$28,002$29,143$30,425$33,625
Adjustments for Features-9000-4,855-7,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,102$29,143$25,570$26,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$1,000
Total Invoice$25,940$27,035$28,618$31,614
Adjustments for Features-8340-4,567-6,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,106$27,035$24,051$24,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0$930

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year2006200620182018
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 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
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
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0 $0
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights   $1000
Trip computer  $150$150
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$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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$5,895$4,995$9,850$12,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$4,855$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-8340-4,567-6,633

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in104.7 in
Length176.6 in180.6 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height65.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,308 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in40.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft339.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft375.8 ft3

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