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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: $31,043

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $6,157

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,853

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelForesterForesterForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $34,180
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $30,961
Navigation system 1,100     2,350
Class II trailer hitch 622 622 622  
Rear bumper protector 92 92 92  
AC power outlet 409 409 409  
Navigation system 975     2,124
Class II trailer hitch 466 466 466  
Rear bumper protector 59 59 59  
AC power outlet 306 306 306  
Options (change) 2,223 1,123 1,123 2,350
Options (change) 1,806 831 831 2,124
Destination 825 825 825 670
Total Price $31,043 $31,943 $34,943 $37,200
Total Invoice $28,853 $29,707 $32,492 $33,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,327
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,989
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelForesterForesterForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4250hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18245/60-18
Total Price$31,043$31,943$34,943$37,200
Adjustments for Features-1,170-1,370-1,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,873$30,573$33,373$37,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$28,853$29,707$32,492$33,755
Adjustments for Features-1,087-1,274-1,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,766$28,433$31,032$33,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$3,266$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year2014201420142009
ModelForesterForesterForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power sliding rear window   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Dual-action tailgate   $200
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed   $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100
Rear defrost$200$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,910$7,110$7,310$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$1,370$1,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,087-1,274-1,4600

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterRidgeline
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.9 in122.0 in
Length180.9 in206.8 in
Width70.7 in76.3 in
Height66.4 in70.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,504 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in62.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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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