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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: $32,899

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920202020
ModelForesterCR-VCR-V
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $30,150 $33,350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Wheel-lip moldings 432    
iPod integration 223    
Cargo cover 166    
Satellite radio 453    
Remote start 432    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Navigation system 1,800 1,000  
AWD   1,400 1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Wheel-lip moldings 324    
iPod integration 145    
Cargo cover 108    
Satellite radio 340    
Remote start 324    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Navigation system 1,650 936  
AWD   1,310 1,310
Options (change) 4,009 2,400 1,400
Options (change) 3,219 2,246 1,310
Destination 695 1,120 1,120
Total Price $32,899 $33,670 $35,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda CR-V EX-L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda CR-V Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,909
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,252
Model Year200920202020
ModelForesterCR-VCR-V
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4190hp I4190hp I4
TransmissionT4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG27/32 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6180, 8330, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$32,899$33,670$35,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,680-5,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,899$29,990$30,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year200920202020
ModelForesterCR-VCR-V
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
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
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
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
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails$250 $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  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights  $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,570$9,250$10,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-368-359

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20092020
ModelForesterCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in104.8 in
Length179.5 in182.1 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height65.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft339.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft375.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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