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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,269

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $6,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelForesterRidgeline
TrimPremiumRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $26,695 $34,930
All Weather Package 500  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Fog lights 382  
All Weather Package 417  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Fog lights 286  
Options (change) 1,599 0
Options (change) 1,230 0
Destination 975 830
Total Price $29,269 $35,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,101
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,203
Model Year20192012
ModelForesterRidgeline
TrimPremiumRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine182hp H4250hp V6
TransmissionCVTA5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/60-18
Total Price$29,269$35,760
Adjustments for Features0-390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,269$35,370

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20192012
ModelForesterRidgeline
TrimPremiumRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power sliding rear window $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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,725$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-357

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20192012
ModelForesterRidgeline
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase105.1 in122.0 in
Length182.1 in206.8 in
Width71.5 in76.3 in
Height67.5 in70.3 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in62.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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