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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: $34,102

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,458

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,442

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelForesterRidgelineRidgeline
Trim2.5 XT TouringRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $29,995 $41,620 $43,120
Base Invoice $28,084 $38,037 $39,405
Navigation system 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Remote start 432    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Wheel-lip moldings 453    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Navigation system 888    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Remote start 324    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Wheel-lip moldings 340    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Options (change) 3,312 0 0
Options (change) 2,563 0 0
Destination 795 940 940
Total Price $34,102 $42,560 $44,060
Total Invoice $31,442 $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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,443
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,858
Model Year201320182018
ModelForesterRidgelineRidgeline
Trim2.5 XT TouringRTL-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)?, 7540, 8540, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$34,102$42,560$44,060
Adjustments for Features0-4,015-4,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,102$38,545$40,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$31,442$38,977$40,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,677-3,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,442$35,300$36,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,369

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year201320182018
ModelForesterRidgelineRidgeline
Trim2.5 XT TouringRTL-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
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
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 
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
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Truck bed audio system $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
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  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Suggestive steering $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$6,560$10,575$10,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,015$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,677-3,676

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20132018
ModelForesterRidgeline
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.0 in125.2 in
Length169.5 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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