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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: $29,575

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,813

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelForesterForesterForesterCR-V
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $27,245
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $25,579
Navigation system 1,350     1,500
Navigation system 1,156     1,404
Options (change) 1,350 0 0 1,500
Options (change) 1,156 0 0 1,404
Destination 915 915 915 830
Total Price $31,660 $34,005 $37,005 $29,575
Total Invoice $29,576 $31,802 $34,590 $27,813

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,212
Model Year2018201820182012
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$31,660$34,005$37,005$29,575
Adjustments for Features-3,640-7,700-8,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,020$26,305$29,005$29,575
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$29,576$31,802$34,590$27,813
Adjustments for Features-3,400-7,201-7,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,176$24,601$27,112$27,813
Cost Above Minimum$1,575$0$2,511$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year2018201820182012
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror   $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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$5,990$10,050$10,350$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$7,700$8,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,400-7,201-7,4780

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
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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