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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: $25,476

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $4,149

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,573

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $4,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 XEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,995 $27,545
Base Invoice $18,938 $25,860
Premium Package 2,500  
All Weather Package 400  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
iPod integration 223  
Fog lights 374  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453  
AWD   1,250
Premium Package 2,258  
All Weather Package 367  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
iPod integration 145  
Fog lights 243  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340  
AWD   1,170
Options (change) 4,786 1,250
Options (change) 3,940 1,170
Destination 695 830
Total Price $25,476 $29,625
Total Invoice $23,573 $27,860

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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: $1,119
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,438
Model Year20092013
ModelForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 XEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4185hp I4
TransmissionM5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4328, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$25,476$29,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,476$26,595
Total Invoice$23,573$27,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,849
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,573$25,011

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 XEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,620$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,849

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.1 in
Length179.5 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in71.6 in
Height65.9 in64.7 in
Curb Weight3,250 lb.3,426 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft370.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested107541%
Total Not Requested157559%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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