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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: $33,239

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,786

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,764

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,650
Base Invoice $27,992 $30,639
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
Remote start 432  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Universal garage door opener 93  
AWD   1,400
Navigation system 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
Remote start 324  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Universal garage door opener 61  
AWD   1,310
Options (change) 2,569 1,400
Options (change) 1,997 1,310
Destination 775 975
Total Price $33,239 $35,025
Total Invoice $30,764 $32,924

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,554
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,920
Model Year20122018
ModelForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4190hp I4
TransmissionT4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7330, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$33,239$35,025
Adjustments for Features0-4,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,239$30,685
Total Invoice$30,764$32,924
Adjustments for Features0-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,764$28,844

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20122018
ModelForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Conversation mirror $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$5,435$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,080

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20122018
ModelForesterCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in104.7 in
Length179.5 in180.6 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height65.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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