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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: $32,216

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,894

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,057

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5 XT TouringRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $29,895 $34,930
Base Invoice $27,992 $31,935
Navigation system 1,000 2,350
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Navigation system 888 2,143
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Options (change) 1,546 2,350
Options (change) 1,290 2,143
Destination 775 830
Total Price $32,216 $38,110
Total Invoice $30,057 $34,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,614
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,523
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5 XT TouringRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine224hp H4250hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/60-18
Total Price$32,216$38,110
Adjustments for Features-7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,496$38,110
Total Invoice$30,057$34,908
Adjustments for Features-6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,385$34,908

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5 XT TouringRTL
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
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 
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 audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,760$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6720

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20122012
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Honda Ridgeline RTL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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