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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: $25,275

Honda CR-Z EX-L   
Difference: $2,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,100

Honda CR-Z EX-L   
Difference: $1,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelForesterForesterCR-Z
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $24,440
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $23,265
Satellite radio 445 445  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Options (change) 445 445 0
Options (change) 334 334 0
Destination 645 645 835
Total Price $27,785 $28,985 $25,275
Total Invoice $25,909 $27,095 $24,100

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda CR-Z EX-L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $112
Model Year200820082016
ModelForesterForesterCR-Z
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4130hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17195/55-16
Total Price$27,785$28,985$25,275
Adjustments for Features-2,060-1,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,725$27,790$25,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0
Total Invoice$25,909$27,095$24,100
Adjustments for Features-1,921-1,1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,988$25,978$24,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,990$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-Z

Model Year200820082016
ModelForesterForesterCR-Z
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$7,035$6,170$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$1,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,921-1,1170

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-Z features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-Z

Model Year20082016
ModelForesterCR-Z
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in95.9 in
Length176.6 in161.5 in
Width68.3 in68.5 in
Height65.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,649 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-Z specs.

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