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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: $3,596

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,280

Honda HR-V EX-L   
Difference: $2,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelForesterForesterForesterHR-V
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $25,040
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $24,340
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453 453  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340 340  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Options (change) 2,206 2,006 1,638 0
Options (change) 1,802 1,624 1,348 0
Destination 775 775 775 940
Total Price $29,576 $30,676 $32,308 $25,980
Total Invoice $27,482 $28,493 $30,115 $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: $1,761
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $497
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelForesterForesterForesterHR-V
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4141hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,576$30,676$32,308$25,980
Adjustments for Features-1,835-2,535-2,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,741$28,141$29,598$25,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$1,857$0
Total Invoice$27,482$28,493$30,115$25,280
Adjustments for Features-1,705-2,355-2,5260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,777$26,138$27,589$25,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$361$1,812$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda HR-V

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelForesterForesterForesterHR-V
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot camera, passenger side   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
HDMI port   $25
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,760$5,460$5,635$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$2,535$2,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,705-2,355-2,5260

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda HR-V

Model Year20122018
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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