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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: $4,168

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,280

Honda HR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelForesterForesterHR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $25,040
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $24,340
iPod integration 223 223  
Rear spoiler 367    
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Satellite radio 453 453  
iPod integration 145 145  
Rear spoiler 275    
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Options (change) 3,458 3,091 0
Options (change) 2,850 2,578 0
Destination 695 695 940
Total Price $30,148 $31,981 $25,980
Total Invoice $27,875 $29,682 $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: $2,658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,199
Model Year200920092018
ModelForesterForesterHR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4141hp I4
TransmissionT4T4CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,148$31,981$25,980
Adjustments for Features-1,510-1,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,638$30,236$25,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$27,875$29,682$25,280
Adjustments for Features-1,396-1,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,479$28,062$25,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,583$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda HR-V

Model Year200920092018
ModelForesterForesterHR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
HDMI port  $25
iPod integration$100$100 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,210$5,445$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$1,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,396-1,6200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda HR-V

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterHR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in102.8 in
Length179.5 in169.1 in
Width70.1 in69.8 in
Height65.9 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft358.8 ft3

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