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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: $31,067

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,168

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,008

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelForesterForesterForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $31,490
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $28,328
Navigation Package 1,350      
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72  
Navigation system       2,000
Sunroof       1,150
Navigation Package 1,157      
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46  
Navigation system       1,818
Sunroof       1,013
Options (change) 1,422 72 72 3,150
Options (change) 1,203 46 46 2,831
Destination 850 850 850 595
Total Price $31,067 $31,717 $34,717 $35,235
Total Invoice $29,008 $29,681 $32,465 $31,754

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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: $6,313
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,749
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelForesterForesterForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4247hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18245/65-17
Total Price$31,067$31,717$34,717$35,235
Adjustments for Features-2,145-2,380-2,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,922$29,337$32,137$35,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0
Total Invoice$29,008$29,681$32,465$31,754
Adjustments for Features-2,003-2,227-2,4130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,005$27,454$30,052$31,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$449$3,047$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year2016201620162006
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 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power sliding rear window   $250
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
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 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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$8,335$8,570$8,770$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,145$2,380$2,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,003-2,227-2,4130

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20162006
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Honda Ridgeline RTL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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