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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: $37,722

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $388

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,908

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelForesterRidgeline
Trim2.0XT TouringRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $36,090 $34,930
Base Invoice $33,675 $31,935
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Navigation system   2,350
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Navigation system   2,143
Options (change) 717 2,350
Options (change) 527 2,143
Destination 915 830
Total Price $37,722 $38,110
Total Invoice $35,117 $34,908

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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: $6,473
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,456
Model Year20182012
ModelForesterRidgeline
Trim2.0XT TouringRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine250hp H4250hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/60-18
Total Price$37,722$38,110
Adjustments for Features-6,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,637$38,110
Total Invoice$35,117$34,908
Adjustments for Features-5,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,452$34,908

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20182012
ModelForesterRidgeline
Trim2.0XT TouringRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Power sliding rear window $250
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Dual-action tailgate $200
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,200$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,653 lb.4,503 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
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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