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Subaru Forester vs. Honda HR-V Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Honda HR-V Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,980

Honda HR-V EX-L   
Difference: $1,893

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,280

Honda HR-V EX-L   
Difference: $576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelForesterForesterHR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $25,040
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $24,340
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Options (change) 353 536 0
Options (change) 230 349 0
Destination 625 625 940
Total Price $27,873 $29,056 $25,980
Total Invoice $25,856 $26,979 $25,280

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda HR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,277
Model Year200620062018
ModelForesterForesterHR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4141hp I4
TransmissionA4M5CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$27,873$29,056$25,980
Adjustments for Features-8750-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,998$29,056$24,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0
Total Invoice$25,856$26,979$25,280
Adjustments for Features-8120-1,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,044$26,979$23,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,935$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda HR-V

Model Year200620062018
ModelForesterForesterHR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
HDMI port  $25
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,045$5,170$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-8120-1,513

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda HR-V

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterHR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in102.8 in
Length176.6 in169.1 in
Width68.3 in69.8 in
Height65.0 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft358.8 ft3

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