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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: $30,902

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $11,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920182018
ModelForesterRidgelineRidgeline
TrimPremiumRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $26,695 $41,620 $43,120
Eyesight Package 1,695    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Remote start 455    
Rear bumper protector 98    
Class II trailer hitch 619    
Eyesight Package 1,412    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Remote start 341    
Rear bumper protector 63    
Class II trailer hitch 464    
Options (change) 3,232 0 0
Options (change) 2,516 0 0
Destination 975 940 940
Total Price $30,902 $42,560 $44,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,983
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,205
Model Year201920182018
ModelForesterRidgelineRidgeline
TrimPremiumRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine182hp H4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVTA6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6540, 8540, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$30,902$42,560$44,060
Adjustments for Features0-4,675-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,902$37,885$39,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year201920182018
ModelForesterRidgelineRidgeline
TrimPremiumRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Power sliding rear window $250$250
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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
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  
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Truck bed audio system $100$100
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Digital instruments $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Suggestive steering $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$6,000$10,675$10,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,675$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,281-4,281

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20192018
ModelForesterRidgeline
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase105.1 in125.2 in
Length182.1 in210.0 in
Width71.5 in78.6 in
Height67.5 in70.2 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft37.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested215097%
Total Not Requested753%

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