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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: $27,870

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,441

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,971

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $25,500
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $23,724
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600 1,700
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453 453  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Satellite radio 432      
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335 1,577
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340 340  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Satellite radio 324      
Options (change) 3,091 2,459 2,459 1,700
Options (change) 2,429 1,939 1,939 1,577
Destination 725 725 725 670
Total Price $30,311 $31,179 $33,179 $27,870
Total Invoice $27,968 $28,850 $30,748 $25,971

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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: $726
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $415
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4166hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$30,311$31,179$33,179$27,870
Adjustments for Features-1,715-2,415-2,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,596$28,764$30,389$27,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,793$0
Total Invoice$27,968$28,850$30,748$25,971
Adjustments for Features-1,582-2,235-2,5860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,386$26,615$28,162$25,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$229$1,776$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SD Card slot   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Conversation mirror   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals  $75 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Total Value of Features$4,940$5,640$6,015$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$2,415$2,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,582-2,235-2,5860

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20112008
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
SD Card slot25No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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