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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: $5,639

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,280

Honda HR-V EX-L   
Difference: $4,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelForesterForesterForesterHR-V
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $25,040
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $24,340
Navigation system 1,350      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Navigation system 1,156      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Options (change) 1,549 199 199 0
Options (change) 1,285 129 129 0
Destination 875 875 875 940
Total Price $31,619 $32,369 $35,369 $25,980
Total Invoice $29,481 $30,247 $33,032 $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: $1,439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $342
Model Year2017201720172018
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$31,619$32,369$35,369$25,980
Adjustments for Features-3,565-4,950-5,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,054$27,419$30,219$25,980
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,481$30,247$33,032$25,280
Adjustments for Features-3,324-4,625-4,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,157$25,622$28,222$25,280
Cost Above Minimum$535$0$2,600$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda HR-V

Model Year2017201720172018
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot camera, passenger side   $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
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 
HDMI port   $25
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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$7,040$8,425$8,625$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$4,950$5,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,324-4,625-4,8100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda HR-V

Model Year20172018
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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