Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Price Comparison


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- Price/Invoice Comparison
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- Specs Comparison
- What Our Members Are Saying
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For the Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the CR-V vs. Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the CR-V and Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.0i's price is $3,440 lower than the Honda CR-V SE's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.0i | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 3,440 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 2,824 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | CR-V | CR-V | CR-V | CR-V | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport |
| Trim | LX | SE | EX | EX-L | 2.0i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 185hp I4 | 185hp I4 | 185hp I4 | 185hp I4 | 148hp H4 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | A5 | A5 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/27 MPG | 21/27 MPG | 21/27 MPG | 21/27 MPG | 27/36 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 160, 4 | 160, 6 | 160, 6 | 270, 7 | ?, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/65-17 | 225/65-17 | 225/65-17 | 225/65-17 | 195/65-15 |
| Total Price | 23,955 | 24,655 | 26,255 | 28,905 | 19,965 |
| Adjustments for Features | -375 | -1,250 | -2,605 | -5,305 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 23,580 | 23,405 | 23,650 | 23,600 | 19,965 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 175 | 0 | 245 | 195 | 0 |
| Total Invoice | 22,349 | 22,998 | 24,482 | 26,940 | 19,008 |
| Adjustments for Features | -350 | -1,166 | -2,429 | -4,944 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 21,999 | 21,832 | 22,053 | 21,996 | 19,008 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 167 | 0 | 221 | 164 | 0 |
Invoice Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Price Comparison (MSRP): Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback SportThe 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.0i | |||||
| Difference: 3,990 | |||||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.0i | |||||
| Difference: 3,341 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | CR-V | CR-V | CR-V | CR-V | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport |
| Trim | LX | SE | EX | EX-L | 2.0i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | 21,895 | 22,595 | 24,195 | 26,845 | 17,995 |
| Base Invoice | 20,380 | 21,029 | 22,513 | 24,971 | 17,198 |
| AWD | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | 220 | ||||
| CVT | 1,000 | ||||
| AWD | 0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | 143 | ||||
| CVT | 917 | ||||
| Total options | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,220 |
| Total options | 1,159 | 1,159 | 1,159 | 1,159 | 1,060 |
| Destination | 810 | 810 | 810 | 810 | 750 |
| Total Price | 23,955 | 24,655 | 26,255 | 28,905 | 19,965 |
| Total Invoice | 22,349 | 22,998 | 24,482 | 26,940 | 19,008 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Honda CR-V
| Price of the Honda CR-V: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD | Less than some of the others. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD | In comparing all the other reasons for purchasing a vehicle the CR-V was the better price. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD | When I bought it, the price was competitive with other small/midsize SUVs |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD | I bought it used so the price fit my current budget |
| Price of the Honda CR-V: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD | Cost was a bit more than the Jeep, but for a less capable snow vehicle. Honda has a good reputation and resale value, but with the lifetime Jeep warranty the Honda was not a contender |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Much more expensive than a Rogue with similar features. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD | high price = high monthly payments |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD | The crv has a high sticker price compared to other brands of like vehicle. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | no incentives, dealer wanted close to list price. no way i ever pay list, never. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD | Paying in built-in premium for the Honda brand. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD | Over 2k more than Grand Vitara which seemed much less cramped in the interior and better styled |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 156-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD | Its too much. The interior is some what plain. Not a lot of helpful features like a Message center. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
| Price of the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD | I found a great price on my WRX from a private seller. Was in stock form and seem to run fine. |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD | Relatively inexpensive for what you get - only similar cars are German and $10K more. |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD | Very reasonable price for AWD, 240hp and reliable vehicle |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD | Very reasonable for what one gets - at least it was in the 2006 model. At $23K for an AWD little wagon with 230+ hp, great reliability and lots of fun it was nearly unbeatable. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD | Negotiated 18K out the door, great value! |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD | While the STi is not cheap by any measure, it will outperform many cars twice its price. It only has one serious rival in its price/performance class (Mitsubishi Evo). Otherwise, it will eat most other sport sedans for breakfast. |
| 2003 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD | The WRX came with metallic paint (extra cost on the BMW), cloth seats (not available on the BMW), and a cassette player AND 5-disc in-dash CD player (combo not available on the BMW), offered higher performance and cost $15k less. |
| Price of the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD | Subaru Canada, I have a question for you: why you charge 2k more here than in States? Give me one reason, please... |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD | This car is considerably more expensive than a Civic due to the AWD and turbo powertrain. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD | It was a little more expensive than the GTI I bought plus the loan would have been at a higher interest rate. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD | Making it every month !!! |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD | I feel the car is about 20% too expensive for what you get considering the poor quality of materials and low interior build quality. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD | New and rare model made the dealer unwilling to deal. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 305hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD | The new and relatively rare nature of the car made the dealer unwilling to deal. |
| 2004 | 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD | I had a hard time finding a good one in the used market and it was impossible to get a deal because of the scarcity. |
| 2004 | 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD | Expensive compared to other comparable subcompacts, but you get AWD, many safety features, and high resale value. |
| 2003 | 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD | Even old models with high mileage cost alot. |
Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | CR-V | CR-V | CR-V | CR-V | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport |
| Trim | LX | SE | EX | EX-L | 2.0i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Cruise control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $100 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo shelf, height-adjustable | $100 | $100 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | ||||
| Aux input | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | |||
| iPod integration | $150 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||||
| Compass | $25 | $25 | |||
| Conversation mirror | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Foldaway tray table, front row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Heated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,945 | $4,820 | $6,175 | $8,875 | $3,570 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $375 | $1,250 | $2,605 | $5,305 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -350 | -1,166 | -2,429 | -4,944 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | CR-V | Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.1 in |
| Length | 179.3 in | 173.8 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 68.5 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,501 lb. | 2,956 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 14.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.9 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.9 in | 53.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 43.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.6 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 54.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.5 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 49.7 ft3 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Honda CR-V Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Honda CR-V: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
One can see that engineers have pull at Honda. No part says "we saved 5 cents on every unit". |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Flawless bodywork and paint job. Excellent fit and finish on everything. Even the plastic pieces seem well made. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Te materials are firm but of good quality on the inside and the outside has great fit and finish as does the inside. The design is simple and functional. After a drive of almost 2000 miles we love it even more. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
The car is solid.... nothing cheap looking or fitting on it. No squeaks or rattles. Controls well placed and thoughts out. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Everything fits, looks nice and has no rattles. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
First class fit and finish of materials. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Higher quality than competitors. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 156-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is a solid car with no items that are likely to break. Doors close with a nice "thunk" Interior trim etc. just feels like quality but with no shiney frills. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
They made it wash out simple |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
For a low cost suv things are just fine |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Honda CR-V: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
None so far |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
While i am sure the reliability will be outstanding, the fit and finish on the EX model does not compare to the Tiguan. It feels cheaper. I mean common, give us a decent console if I am to pay 30K |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The plastic strip inside the doors looked cheap, as did a lot of the interior. |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Interior panels are hard plastic. Lot of problems with the A/C in this model and the brakes have issues. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Inside it looks and feels very well-done vehicle, solid, modest, and convenient. |
| Materials and Workmanship of the Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
My previous WRX was very prone to rattles |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The materials quality found throughout the cabin is extremely cheap. Hard plastics(creaks, rattles) are abound in the entire cabin - from doors, dashboard to seat cloths. There is luxury, there is good quality, there is average and then there is Subar |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
This where the Impreza really failed to shine. Among the array of cheap, flimsy plastic parts, one stuck out: the fake chrome trim on the trunk that popped off while closing. Fortunately for us, it popped right back on... |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The paint on the exterior is very soft and scratches and chips very easily, the interior plastics and materials are all poorly wearing and look 5 years old at just over a year. The plastic-chrome also looks low-rent. A lot of the plastic trim has failed. |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Compared to my previous car, a GTI, the interior is cheap - lots of plastic. The exterior paint is thin, and highly susceptible to scratches and chips. |
