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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: $33,279

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,281

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,617

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelForesterRidgelineRidgeline
Trim2.5 XT LimitedRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $28,195 $41,620 $43,120
Base Invoice $26,409 $38,037 $39,405
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bodyside moldings 238    
iPod integration 223    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Remote start 432    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Wheel-lip moldings 432    
Navigation system 1,800    
Satellite radio 453    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bodyside moldings 155    
iPod integration 145    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Remote start 324    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Wheel-lip moldings 324    
Navigation system 1,650    
Satellite radio 340    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Options (change) 4,389 0 0
Options (change) 3,513 0 0
Destination 695 940 940
Total Price $33,279 $42,560 $44,060
Total Invoice $30,617 $38,977 $40,345

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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: $4,051
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,570
Model Year200920182018
ModelForesterRidgelineRidgeline
Trim2.5 XT LimitedRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine224hp H4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT4A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6540, 8540, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$33,279$42,560$44,060
Adjustments for Features0-5,230-5,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,279$37,330$38,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$30,617$38,977$40,345
Adjustments for Features0-4,790-4,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,617$34,187$35,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,369

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year200920182018
ModelForesterRidgelineRidgeline
Trim2.5 XT LimitedRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power sliding rear window $250$250
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
Truck bed audio system $100$100
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Digital instruments $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Suggestive steering $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$6,245$11,475$11,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,230$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,790-4,789

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterRidgeline
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.0 in125.2 in
Length179.5 in210.0 in
Width70.1 in78.6 in
Height65.9 in70.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft37.3 ft3

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