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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: $37,704

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,856

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,773

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelForesterRidgelineRidgeline
Trim2.0XT TouringRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $33,095 $41,620 $43,120
Base Invoice $30,927 $38,037 $39,405
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Remote start 445    
Rear bumper protector 95    
AC power outlet 415    
Class II trailer hitch 634    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Remote start 333    
Rear bumper protector 61    
AC power outlet 311    
Class II trailer hitch 475    
Options (change) 3,759 0 0
Options (change) 2,996 0 0
Destination 850 940 940
Total Price $37,704 $42,560 $44,060
Total Invoice $34,773 $38,977 $40,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,391
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,862
Model Year201520182018
ModelForesterRidgelineRidgeline
Trim2.0XT TouringRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine250hp H4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8540, 8540, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$37,704$42,560$44,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,704$41,095$42,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$34,773$38,977$40,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,342-1,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,773$37,635$39,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,369

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year201520182018
ModelForesterRidgelineRidgeline
Trim2.0XT TouringRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Power liftgate$350  
Power sliding rear window $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Truck bed audio system $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Suggestive steering $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,060$8,525$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,342-1,341

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20152018
ModelForesterRidgeline
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.9 in125.2 in
Length180.9 in210.0 in
Width70.7 in78.6 in
Height66.4 in70.2 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft37.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested222597%
Total Not Requested753%

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