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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: $26,045

Honda CR-V SE   
Difference: $2,438

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,105

Honda CR-V SE   
Difference: $2,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $25,450
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $23,510
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453 453  
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340 340  
Options (change) 693 693 693 0
Options (change) 496 496 496 0
Destination 795 795 795 595
Total Price $28,483 $29,883 $31,483 $26,045
Total Invoice $26,597 $27,877 $29,375 $24,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $748
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $914
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4156hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/65-16
Total Price$28,483$29,883$31,483$26,045
Adjustments for Features-1,690-2,590-2,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,793$27,293$28,593$26,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,800$0
Total Invoice$26,597$27,877$29,375$24,105
Adjustments for Features-1,578-2,416-2,6960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,019$25,461$26,679$24,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$1,660$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Picnic table   $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
External spare tire shell   $100
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row   $75
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,115$7,015$7,315$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$2,590$2,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,578-2,416-2,6960

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.3 in
Length169.5 in181.0 in
Width70.1 in70.2 in
Height65.9 in66.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,319 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 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft372.0 ft3

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