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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: $34,470

Honda CR-V Touring   
Difference: $197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720202020
ModelForesterForesterCR-VCR-V
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouringHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $33,350 $36,050
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595 1,595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Cargo cover 182 182    
Remote start 445 445    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366 1,366    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Cargo cover 118 118    
Remote start 333 333    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Options (change) 2,497 2,497 0 0
Options (change) 1,995 1,995 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,120 1,120
Total Price $34,667 $37,667 $34,470 $37,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda CR-V Hybrid Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,003
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,000
Model Year2017201720202020
ModelForesterForesterCR-VCR-V
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouringHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4190hp I4143hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVTA1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8330, 9330, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$34,667$37,667$34,470$37,170
Adjustments for Features-2,200-2,5000-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,467$35,167$34,470$35,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$1,200

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year2017201720202020
ModelForesterForesterCR-VCR-V
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouringHybrid Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
1-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
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$6,725$7,025$4,525$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$2,500$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,038-2,3160-45

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20172020
ModelForesterCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in104.8 in
Length180.9 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,338 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in40.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft339.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft375.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested220082%
Total Not Requested47518%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested220079%
Total Not Requested57521%

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