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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: $5,014

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,280

Honda HR-V EX-L   
Difference: $3,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelForesterForesterForesterHR-V
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $25,040
Base Invoice $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $24,340
Navigation Package 1,850      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Navigation Package 1,600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Options (change) 2,049 199 199 0
Options (change) 1,729 129 129 0
Destination 850 850 850 940
Total Price $30,994 $31,144 $34,144 $25,980
Total Invoice $28,892 $29,123 $31,906 $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: $2,029
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $829
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelForesterForesterForesterHR-V
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4141hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8180, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,994$31,144$34,144$25,980
Adjustments for Features-2,985-2,985-3,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,009$28,159$30,959$25,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$2,950$0
Total Invoice$28,892$29,123$31,906$25,280
Adjustments for Features-2,783-2,791-2,9760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,109$26,332$28,930$25,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$223$2,821$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda HR-V

Model Year2015201520152018
ModelForesterForesterForesterHR-V
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot camera, passenger side   $150
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0  $0
HDMI port   $25
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  $25
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,785$6,785$6,985$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,985$2,985$3,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,783-2,791-2,9760

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda HR-V

Model Year20152018
ModelForesterHR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in102.8 in
Length180.9 in169.1 in
Width70.7 in69.8 in
Height66.4 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft324.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft358.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

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