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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: $24,450

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $7,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,765

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $7,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelForesterCR-VCR-V
Trim2.5 XEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $29,450 $32,650
Base Invoice $20,015 $27,643 $30,639
Premium Package 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Satellite radio 445    
Rear spoiler 353    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
AWD   1,400 1,400
Premium Package 1,338    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Satellite radio 334    
Rear spoiler 230    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
AWD   1,310 1,310
Options (change) 2,610 1,400 1,400
Options (change) 2,105 1,310 1,310
Destination 645 975 975
Total Price $24,450 $31,825 $35,025
Total Invoice $22,765 $29,928 $32,924

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $458
Model Year200820182018
ModelForesterCR-VCR-V
Trim2.5 XEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4190hp I4190hp I4
TransmissionM5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG27/33 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4180, 8330, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$24,450$31,825$35,025
Adjustments for Features0-7,130-9,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,450$24,695$25,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$22,765$29,928$32,924
Adjustments for Features0-6,705-8,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,765$23,223$24,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$790

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year200820182018
ModelForesterCR-VCR-V
Trim2.5 XEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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  
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
Full-size spare tire$225  
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rack$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 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$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
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$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  
Compass$0 $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Total Value of Features$5,070$12,200$14,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,130$9,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,705-8,911

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,165 lb.3,463 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50No
Total Requested145041%
Total Not Requested207559%

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