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Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,325

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelCR-VForester
TrimEX-LPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,245 $27,395
AWD 1,250  
All Weather Package   500
Cargo cover   172
Fog lights   382
AWD 1,170  
All Weather Package   417
Cargo cover   111
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 1,250 1,054
Options (change) 1,170 814
Destination 830 1,010
Total Price $29,325 $29,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda CR-V EX-L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $509
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,402
Model Year20122020
ModelCR-VForester
TrimEX-LPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-17
Total Price$29,325$29,459
Adjustments for Features-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,950$29,459

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
ModelCR-VForester
TrimEX-LPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$5,050$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3530

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
ModelCR-VForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in105.1 in
Length178.3 in182.1 in
Width71.6 in71.5 in
Height64.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,426 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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