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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: $27,870

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $3,307

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,971

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $3,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $25,500
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $23,724
Navigation Package 1,350      
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Navigation system       1,700
Navigation Package 1,157      
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Navigation system       1,577
Options (change) 1,532 182 182 1,700
Options (change) 1,275 118 118 1,577
Destination 850 850 850 670
Total Price $31,177 $31,827 $34,827 $27,870
Total Invoice $29,080 $29,753 $32,537 $25,971

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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: $58
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelForesterForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4166hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$31,177$31,827$34,827$27,870
Adjustments for Features-3,365-3,600-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,812$28,227$31,027$27,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0
Total Invoice$29,080$29,753$32,537$25,971
Adjustments for Features-3,139-3,365-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,941$26,388$28,987$25,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$447$3,046$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year2016201620162008
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 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
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 audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Conversation mirror   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250
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$7,015$7,250$7,450$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$3,600$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,139-3,365-3,5500

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20162008
ModelForesterCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length180.9 in177.9 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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