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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: $29,655

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $265

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,636

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $26,845
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $24,971
Navigation system 1,100     2,000
Navigation system 975     1,855
Options (change) 1,100 0 0 2,000
Options (change) 975 0 0 1,855
Destination 825 825 825 810
Total Price $29,920 $30,820 $33,820 $29,655
Total Invoice $28,022 $28,876 $31,661 $27,636

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,480
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4180hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$29,920$30,820$33,820$29,655
Adjustments for Features-3,060-3,260-3,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,860$27,560$30,360$29,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$28,022$28,876$31,661$27,636
Adjustments for Features-2,866-3,054-3,2390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,156$25,822$28,422$27,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$666$3,266$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year2014201420142011
ModelForesterForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,960$6,160$6,360$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$3,260$3,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,866-3,054-3,2390

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20142011
ModelForesterCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length180.9 in179.3 in
Width70.7 in71.6 in
Height66.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft372.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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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