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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: $24,156

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $11,604

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,574

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $10,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5 XRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $21,195 $34,930
Base Invoice $20,015 $31,935
Premium Package 1,500  
Class II trailer hitch 299  
Rear bumper protector 72  
Satellite radio 445  
Premium Package 1,338  
Class II trailer hitch 195  
Rear bumper protector 47  
Satellite radio 334  
Options (change) 2,316 0
Options (change) 1,914 0
Destination 645 830
Total Price $24,156 $35,760
Total Invoice $22,574 $32,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,334
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,195
Model Year20082012
ModelForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5 XRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine173hp H4250hp V6
TransmissionM5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/60-18
Total Price$24,156$35,760
Adjustments for Features0-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,156$32,490
Total Invoice$22,574$32,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,574$29,769

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20082012
ModelForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5 XRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power sliding rear window $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Dual-action tailgate $200
Roof rack$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 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,220$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,996

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,165 lb.4,503 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested175050%
Total Not Requested177550%

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