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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: $26,085

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $3,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,182

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $3,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X PremiumEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $27,545
Base Invoice $21,869 $25,860
All Weather Package 500  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Cargo cover 166  
Fog lights 374  
Satellite radio 432  
AWD   1,250
All Weather Package 417  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Cargo cover 108  
Fog lights 243  
Satellite radio 324  
AWD   1,170
Options (change) 2,165 1,250
Options (change) 1,588 1,170
Destination 725 830
Total Price $26,085 $29,625
Total Invoice $24,182 $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 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,393
Model Year20112013
ModelForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X PremiumEX-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$26,085$29,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,085$27,195
Total Invoice$24,182$27,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,182$25,575

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20112013
ModelForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X PremiumEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
Total Value of Features$3,320$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,285

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20112013
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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