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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: $27,245

Honda HR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920212021
ModelForesterForesterHR-VHR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $26,020 $29,340
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 0
Options (change) 2,850 2,578 0 0
Destination 695 695 1,225 1,225
Total Price $30,148 $31,981 $27,245 $30,565

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda HR-V EX-L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda HR-V Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,393
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,322
Model Year2009200920212021
ModelForesterForesterHR-VHR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4141hp I4141hp I4
TransmissionT4T4CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6180, 6180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,148$31,981$27,245$30,565
Adjustments for Features-1,510-1,7450-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,638$30,236$27,245$28,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$1,620

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda HR-V

Model Year2009200920212021
ModelForesterForesterHR-VHR-V
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$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$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
HDMI port  $25$25
iPod integration$100$100  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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$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$100
Total Value of Features$5,210$5,445$3,700$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$1,745$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,396-1,6200-68

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda HR-V

Model Year20092021
ModelForesterHR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in102.8 in
Length179.5 in170.4 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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