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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: $29,875

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,302

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,094

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelForesterForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $27,545
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $25,860
Navigation Package 1,350      
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Navigation system       1,500
Navigation Package 1,157      
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Navigation system       1,404
Options (change) 1,532 182 182 1,500
Options (change) 1,275 118 118 1,404
Destination 850 850 850 830
Total Price $31,177 $31,827 $34,827 $29,875
Total Invoice $29,080 $29,753 $32,537 $28,094

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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: $1,958
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,055
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelForesterForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4185hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8328, 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$29,875
Adjustments for Features-3,260-3,495-3,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,917$28,332$31,132$29,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0
Total Invoice$29,080$29,753$32,537$28,094
Adjustments for Features-3,041-3,267-3,4520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,039$26,486$29,085$28,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$447$3,046$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year2016201620162013
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 
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
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror   $25
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 
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$6,260$6,495$6,695$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,260$3,495$3,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,041-3,267-3,4520

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20162013
ModelForesterCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length180.9 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in71.6 in
Height66.4 in64.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft370.9 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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