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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,689

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,496

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5 XT LimitedRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $28,195 $34,730
Base Invoice $26,409 $31,458
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Satellite radio 453  
Navigation system 1,800 2,350
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Satellite radio 340  
Navigation system 1,650 2,124
Options (change) 2,799 2,350
Options (change) 2,392 2,124
Destination 695 810
Total Price $31,689 $37,890
Total Invoice $29,496 $34,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,856
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,583
Model Year20092011
ModelForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5 XT LimitedRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine224hp H4250hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/60-18
Total Price$31,689$37,890
Adjustments for Features0-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,689$37,545
Total Invoice$29,496$34,392
Adjustments for Features0-313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,496$34,079

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20092011
ModelForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5 XT LimitedRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power sliding rear window $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Dual-action tailgate $200
Roof rails$250 
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 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,220$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-313

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20092011
ModelForesterRidgeline
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.0 in122.0 in
Length179.5 in206.8 in
Width70.1 in76.3 in
Height65.9 in70.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in62.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Ridgeline RTL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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