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Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,655

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $28

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,636

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $27

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $26,845
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $24,971
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 2,000
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453 453  
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 1,855
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340 340  
Options (change) 1,893 1,693 1,693 2,000
Options (change) 1,562 1,384 1,384 1,855
Destination 795 795 795 810
Total Price $29,683 $30,883 $32,483 $29,655
Total Invoice $27,663 $28,765 $30,263 $27,636

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,757
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,637
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4180hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$29,683$30,883$32,483$29,655
Adjustments for Features-1,785-2,485-2,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,898$28,398$29,623$29,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,725$0
Total Invoice$27,663$28,765$30,263$27,636
Adjustments for Features-1,664-2,315-2,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,999$26,450$27,598$27,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$451$1,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year2013201320132011
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 shelf, height-adjustable   $100
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 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
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Conversation mirror   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Total Value of Features$4,985$5,685$6,060$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$2,485$2,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,664-2,315-2,6650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20132011
ModelForesterCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.1 in
Length169.5 in179.3 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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