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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: $23,475

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $5,404

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,188

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $4,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelForesterForesterCR-Z
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $20,905
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $19,726
iPod integration 223 223  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800
iPod integration 145 145  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,692
Options (change) 2,189 2,189 1,800
Options (change) 1,900 1,903 1,692
Destination 695 695 770
Total Price $28,879 $31,079 $23,475
Total Invoice $26,925 $29,007 $22,188

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $307
Model Year200920092011
ModelForesterForesterCR-Z
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17195/55-16
Total Price$28,879$31,079$23,475
Adjustments for Features-5,410-5,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,469$25,234$23,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0
Total Invoice$26,925$29,007$22,188
Adjustments for Features-5,044-5,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,881$23,552$22,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,671$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-Z

Model Year200920092011
ModelForesterForesterCR-Z
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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 
Floor mats$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$7,385$7,820$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,410$5,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,044-5,4550

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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 Year20092011
ModelForesterCR-Z
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in95.9 in
Length179.5 in160.6 in
Width70.1 in68.5 in
Height65.9 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,638 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft325.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Honda CR-Z EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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