2005 Subaru Forester vs 2005 Honda CR-V

2005 Subaru Forester

2005 Honda CR-V

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4-Door 2.5 Manual X

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door 2.5 Manual X	23	30	$19,843	$21,445
4-Door 2.5 Automatic X	22	28	$20,570	$22,245
4-Door 2.5 Manual XS	23	30	$21,942	$23,845
4-Door 2.5 Automatic XS	22	28	$22,669	$24,645
4-Door 2.5 Manual w/Moonroof XS	23	30	$22,850	$24,845
4-Door 2.5 Automatic w/Moonroof XS	22	28	$23,577	$25,645
4-Door 2.5 Manual XT	19	24	$23,856	$25,845
4-Door 2.5 Automatic XS L.L. Bean Edition	22	28	$24,393	$26,545
4-Door 2.5 Automatic XT	20	23	$24,583	$26,645
4-Door 2.5 Manual XT w/Premium Pkg	19	24	$25,395	$27,545
4-Door 2.5 Automatic XT w/Premium Pkg	20	23	$26,122	$28,345

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2WD AT LX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2WD AT LX	23	29	$18,657	$20,195
4WD AT LX	22	27	$19,764	$21,395
4WD MT EX	21	26	$20,922	$22,650
4WD AT EX	22	27	$21,752	$23,550
4WD AT EX SE	22	27	$23,320	$25,250

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$19,843

$18,657

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,445

$20,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$357 / month

$337 / month

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Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility

2WD Sport Utility

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

51.6

54.5

Second Leg Room (in)

33.7

39.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.5

106.0

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

40.9

Second Hip Room (in)

51.6

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.5

56.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.8

39.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

43.6

41.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.5

60.8

Wheelbase (in)

99.4

103.3

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

32.8

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.3

70.2

Track Width, Front (in)

58.9

60.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.5

8.1

Length, Overall (in)

175.2

181.0

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

38.4

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

65.0

66.2

Liftover Height (in)

27.4

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

32.0

33.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.7

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

67.6

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

64.1

72.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

37.0

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

37.8

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

9.0 x 1.4

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.4 x 0.94

11.8 x 0.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.0 x 0.4

Brake Type

Power

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

15.3

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

3.22

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

37.4

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Variable

16.38

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

33.8

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P215/65R16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P215/65R16

Spare Tire Size

P215/60HR16

P215/65R16

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2400

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3090

3318

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

16 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

16 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.3

7.1

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

356

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

166 @ 4000

162 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5L/150

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

165 @ 5600

160 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas Flat 4-Cyl

Gas I4

Fuel System

SMPI

MPFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

8.86

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.04

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.57

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.33

2.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.06

1.52

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.11

4.44

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.09

0.74

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.45

2.65

Summary

Vehicle Name

Subaru Forester (Natl)

Honda CR-V

Body Style

4 Door

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

HD Raised

Control-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.67

0.55

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Lower L-Arms

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.83

1.07

Suspension Type - Rear

HD Raised

Reactive-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Parallel Links

Double Wishbone

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