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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: $31,587

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,173

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,459

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelForesterForesterForesterRidgeline
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $33,090
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $29,976
Navigation system 1,350     2,000
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72  
Navigation system 1,156     1,807
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46  
Options (change) 1,517 167 167 2,000
Options (change) 1,263 107 107 1,807
Destination 875 875 875 670
Total Price $31,587 $32,337 $35,337 $35,760
Total Invoice $29,459 $30,225 $33,010 $32,453

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,458
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,999
Model Year2017201720172008
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$31,587$32,337$35,337$35,760
Adjustments for Features-2,650-4,035-4,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,937$28,302$31,102$35,760
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,459$30,225$33,010$32,453
Adjustments for Features-2,471-3,771-3,9560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,988$26,454$29,054$32,453
Cost Above Minimum$534$0$2,600$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year2017201720172008
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
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 
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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$8,740$10,125$10,325$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$4,035$4,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,471-3,771-3,9560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20172008
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Honda Ridgeline RTL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Aux input50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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