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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: $27,902

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,858

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,874

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelForesterForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $34,930
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $31,935
Class II trailer hitch 295 295  
Universal garage door opener 87    
Class II trailer hitch 192 192  
Universal garage door opener 56    
Options (change) 382 295 0
Options (change) 248 192 0
Destination 625 625 830
Total Price $27,902 $28,815 $35,760
Total Invoice $25,874 $26,822 $32,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,438
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,602
Model Year200620062012
ModelForesterForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine173hp H4230hp H4250hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16245/60-18
Total Price$27,902$28,815$35,760
Adjustments for Features-1,1250-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,777$28,815$33,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,038$0
Total Invoice$25,874$26,822$32,765
Adjustments for Features-1,0430-2,332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,831$26,822$30,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,991$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year200620062012
ModelForesterForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power sliding rear window  $250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Dual-action tailgate  $200
Roof rack$300$300 
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass$0 $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,395$5,270$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0430-2,332

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20062012
ModelForesterRidgeline
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase99.4 in122.0 in
Length176.6 in206.8 in
Width68.3 in76.3 in
Height65.0 in70.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,504 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in62.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft30.0 ft3

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