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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,610

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterPilot
Trim2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $36,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Cargo net 68  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Remote start 455  
AWD   1,900
Navigation system   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Cargo net 44  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Remote start 341  
AWD   0
Navigation system   912
Options (change) 1,605 2,900
Options (change) 1,148 912
Destination 915 975
Total Price $38,610 $40,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,041
Model Year20182018
ModelForesterPilot
Trim2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/60-18
Total Price$38,610$40,635
Adjustments for Features-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,735$40,635

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterPilot
Trim2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,500$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length180.9 in194.5 in
Width70.7 in78.6 in
Height66.4 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.446.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft383.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Honda Sensing
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200Yes
Total Requested22530%
Total Not Requested52570%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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