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Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V Price Comparison

Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V Price Comparison:
Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Forester vs. CR-V Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Forester and CR-V will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited's price is $408 lower than the Honda CR-V EX-L's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Forester vs. CR-V Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited, the Honda CR-V EX-L includes additional features worth $415. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $415 adjustment for the Honda CR-V EX-L's additional features, the Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited is $408 less than the Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 408
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 970
Model Year20102012
ModelForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4185hp I4
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers140, 6328, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price30,00230,825
Adjustments for Features0-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price30,00230,410
Total Invoice27,62328,983
Adjustments for Features0-390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice27,62328,593

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Invoice Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

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

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.

Lowest Total Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
Difference: 823
Lowest Total Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
Difference: 1,360
Model Year20102012
ModelForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price25,99527,245
Base Invoice24,35525,579
Navigation system1,8001,500
Bodyside moldings238 
Wheel-lip moldings432 
iPod integration223 
Cargo cover166 
Satellite radio453 
AWD 1,250
Navigation system 1,404
Bodyside moldings 0
Wheel-lip moldings 0
iPod integration 0
Cargo cover 0
Satellite radio 0
AWD 1,170
Total options3,3122,750
Total options2,5732,574
Destination695830
Total Price30,00230,825
Total Invoice27,62328,983

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20102012
ModelForesterCR-V
Trim2.5 X LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front seat active head restraints$50 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control and Infotainment 
App support $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Dual-zone climate control $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $50
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$50 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Conversation mirror $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Total Value of Features$4,860$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-390

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20102012
ModelForesterCR-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.1 in
Length179.5 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in71.6 in
Height65.9 in64.7 in
Curb Weight3,300 lb.3,426 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information50No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Subaru Forester

Price of the Subaru Forester: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I find the overall value exceptional compared to other makes given all that is offered with the vehicle.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Price very good for AWD.
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 We bought a well equipped Forester X premium for 21,500, plus got discount financing from Subaru
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Incentive financing and rebates
2002 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Got it used with only 40000 miles on it for a song at a local dealer. Nice, clean vehicle.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Honda CR-V

Price of the Honda CR-V: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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.

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