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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: $26,513

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $3,762

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,504

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $3,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelForesterCR-VCR-V
Trim2.5 X PremiumEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $28,145 $31,645
Base Invoice $21,960 $26,422 $29,698
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
All Weather Package 500    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Wheel-lip moldings 453    
Fog lights 374    
Cargo cover 166    
Satellite radio 432    
Universal garage door opener 93    
AWD   1,250 1,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
All Weather Package 417    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Wheel-lip moldings 340    
Fog lights 243    
Cargo cover 108    
Satellite radio 324    
Universal garage door opener 61    
AWD   1,170 1,170
Options (change) 2,443 1,250 1,250
Options (change) 1,769 1,170 1,170
Destination 775 880 880
Total Price $26,513 $30,275 $33,775
Total Invoice $24,504 $28,472 $31,748

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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: $832
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,212
Model Year201220152015
ModelForesterCR-VCR-V
Trim2.5 X PremiumEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4185hp I4185hp I4
TransmissionM5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4328, 7328, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17225/60-18
Total Price$26,513$30,275$33,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,930-5,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,513$27,345$28,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800
Total Invoice$24,504$28,472$31,748
Adjustments for Features0-2,756-5,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,504$25,716$26,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$740

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year201220152015
ModelForesterCR-VCR-V
Trim2.5 X PremiumEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
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
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
HD radio  $50
HDMI port $25$25
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Total Value of Features$3,670$6,600$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,756-5,292

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20122015
ModelForesterCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.1 in
Length179.5 in179.4 in
Width70.1 in71.6 in
Height65.9 in64.7 in
Curb Weight3,250 lb.3,479 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 ft335.2 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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