Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison


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- Specs Comparison
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For the Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Outback price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the CR-V vs. Outback Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the CR-V and Outback will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Subaru Outback 2.5i's price is $355 lower than the Honda CR-V EX-L's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Outback
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 355 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 391 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | CR-V | Outback |
| Trim | EX-L | 2.5i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 185hp I4 | 173hp H4 |
| Transmission | A5 | CVT-6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/27 MPG | 22/29 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 270, 7 | 440, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/65-17 | 225/60-17 |
| Total Price | 30,905 | 32,215 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,665 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 30,905 | 30,550 |
| Total Invoice | 28,795 | 29,952 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,548 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 28,795 | 28,404 |
Invoice Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Outback
Price Comparison (MSRP): Honda CR-V vs. Subaru OutbackThe 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: Honda CR-V EX-L | ||
| Difference: 1,310 | ||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Honda CR-V EX-L | ||
| Difference: 1,157 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | CR-V | Outback |
| Trim | EX-L | 2.5i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | 26,845 | 23,195 |
| Base Invoice | 24,971 | 21,848 |
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 1,550 |
| AWD | 1,250 | |
| Limited Package | 4,300 | |
| 6-speed shiftable CVT | 1,000 | |
| Sunroof | 1,445 | |
| Navigation system | 1,294 | |
| AWD | 0 | |
| Limited Package | 3,964 | |
| 6-speed shiftable CVT | 918 | |
| Sunroof | 1,203 | |
| Total options | 3,250 | 8,295 |
| Total options | 3,014 | 7,379 |
| Destination | 810 | 725 |
| Total Price | 30,905 | 32,215 |
| Total Invoice | 28,795 | 29,952 |
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 Outback
| Price of the Subaru Outback: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Compared to Many of the same type autos You get alot for the Money.Many competitors have the options but everything seems ala cart |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Price new was $33K; about the same as every other car we considered, including the LR2, C300, XC70. |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Got a great deal on a used 2006/ |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD | 6 year plan @ 2.9% |
| Price of the Subaru Outback: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD | Very expensive. |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD | During Cash for Clunkers Subarus had limited incentives compared to other vehicles normally selling at a higher price point and with more content. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | $33,000 starting price. For what amounts to a nice station wagon. |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Very high resale values and popularity make the car very popular for resales. Unfortunately the vehicle has a higher sticker price. This is easily offset in the long run on reliability. |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Damn, it was expensive (one year old and cost $24K, original price something like $32.5K) but you get what you pay for I think. |
| 2003 | 4dr Wagon 212-horsepower 3.0L H6 4-speed automatic AWD | High price for its class |
Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Outback
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | CR-V | Outback |
| Trim | EX-L | 2.5i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Cargo shelf, height-adjustable | $100 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $150 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| USB port | $150 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Compass | $25 | |
| Conversation mirror | $25 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Powertrain | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Raised heavy-duty suspension | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,625 | $5,290 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,548 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Outback
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | CR-V | Outback |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 107.9 in |
| Length | 179.3 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 65.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,501 lb. | 3,495 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.9 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.6 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.5 in | 37.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 71.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
2.5i
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Compass | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 20% |
| Limited Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo tray | 40 | No |
| 225/60R17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 3125 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 1540 | 33% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for infotainment system | 100 | Yes |
| USB port | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 19% |
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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 Outback Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Subaru Outback: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well put together. No rattles or noises. |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Having no previous knowledge of the brand, our test drive was a promising experience- the Outback is well engineered & properly assembled. |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For the price, materials in the Subaru are tough to beat. The whole structure just feels very solid too. |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In pre-purchase testing and research the Outback(s) seemed solid - panels and apparent components seemed to meet well and show quality fit and finish. The interior of my Ltd model, though conservative in design, was "a cut above" other vehicles I tested. |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good interior materials and excellent fit-and-finish - as good as or better than any comparable vehicles we looked at. |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
everything is well made and assembled. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
first class detail |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
VERY solid build. Doors all close with a nice "thunk", and finish seems very nice |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No squeaks, rattles, etc. |
| 2003 | 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The car is well screwed together. No parts falling off the car, plus there are no interior squeaks |
| 2002 | 4dr Wagon 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
This is nearly a ten year old car, but everything in it feels like brand new. |
