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Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-Z Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-Z Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,115

Honda CR-Z   
Difference: $1,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,030

Honda CR-Z   
Difference: $1,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCR-ZCR-Z
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895 $19,345 $20,905
Base Invoice $20,015 $20,475 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116 $18,260 $19,726
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 770 770
Total Price $21,840 $22,340 $27,340 $27,640 $28,540 $20,115 $21,675
Total Invoice $20,660 $21,120 $25,575 $25,942 $26,761 $19,030 $20,496

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-Z
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $733
Model Year2008200820082008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCR-ZCR-Z
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4122hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5A4M5M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7160, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17195/55-16195/55-16
Total Price$21,840$22,340$27,340$27,640$28,540$20,115$21,675
Adjustments for Features-510-1,435-5,675-3,510-4,8100-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,330$20,905$21,665$24,130$23,730$20,115$20,460
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$760$3,225$2,825$0$345
Total Invoice$20,660$21,120$25,575$25,942$26,761$19,030$20,496
Adjustments for Features-482-1,357-5,309-3,294-4,5100-1,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,178$19,763$20,266$22,648$22,251$19,030$19,347
Cost Above Minimum$415$0$503$2,885$2,488$0$317

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-Z

Model Year2008200820082008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCR-ZCR-Z
Trim2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0  
4-speed automatic  $800    
6-speed manual     $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150
Brake assist     $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225$225  
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Stability control     $400$400
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Traction control     $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300 $300 $300  
Roof rails $250 $250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25  
Hood scoop   $100$100  
Rear spoiler   $200   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel     $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link      $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325  
CD player$125    $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
USB port     $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150    
Automatic headlights     $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25  
Compass  $0    
Detailed driving style feedback     $100$100
Digital instruments     $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver      $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger      $50
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Trip computer     $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates    $100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Heated front seats  $200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals $75 $75  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,845$4,770$9,010$6,845$8,145$3,335$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$1,435$5,675$3,510$4,810$0$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments-482-1,357-5,309-3,294-4,5100-1,149

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-Z

Model Year20082011
ModelForesterCR-Z
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in95.9 in
Length176.6 in160.6 in
Width68.3 in68.5 in
Height65.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,638 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft325.1 ft3

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