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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,542

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,018

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,694

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterRidgelineRidgeline
Trim2.0XT TouringRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $36,090 $41,620 $43,120
Base Invoice $33,675 $38,037 $39,405
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Remote start 455    
Rear bumper protector 98    
Class II trailer hitch 619    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Remote start 341    
Rear bumper protector 63    
Class II trailer hitch 464    
Options (change) 1,537 0 0
Options (change) 1,104 0 0
Destination 915 940 940
Total Price $38,542 $42,560 $44,060
Total Invoice $35,694 $38,977 $40,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,968
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,163
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterRidgelineRidgeline
Trim2.0XT TouringRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine250hp H4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8540, 8540, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$38,542$42,560$44,060
Adjustments for Features-95000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,592$42,560$44,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$35,694$38,977$40,345
Adjustments for Features-88000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,814$38,977$40,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,368

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterRidgelineRidgeline
Trim2.0XT TouringRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Power sliding rear window $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Dual-action tailgate $200$200
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear defrost$200  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Truck bed audio system $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Digital instruments $0$0
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Suggestive steering $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,425$7,475$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-88000

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterRidgeline
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.9 in125.2 in
Length180.9 in210.0 in
Width70.7 in78.6 in
Height66.4 in70.2 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft37.3 ft3

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