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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: $27,395

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,384

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,376

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $24,800
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $22,936
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,845
Options (change) 3,089 3,089 2,000
Options (change) 2,574 2,577 1,845
Destination 695 695 595
Total Price $29,779 $31,979 $27,395
Total Invoice $27,599 $29,681 $25,376

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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: $19
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31
Model Year200920092007
ModelForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4166hp I4
TransmissionT4T4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$29,779$31,979$27,395
Adjustments for Features-2,365-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,414$29,254$27,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0
Total Invoice$27,599$29,681$25,376
Adjustments for Features-2,192-2,5290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,407$27,152$25,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year200920092007
ModelForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,690$6,050$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,192-2,5290

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20092007
ModelForesterCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.1 in
Length179.5 in177.9 in
Width70.1 in71.6 in
Height65.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft372.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Unbranded, 270W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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