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Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,116

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,013

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelPilotForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,845 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,652 $25,001 $26,005
Cargo net   46 46
Universal garage door opener   87  
Skid plate (one)   110 110
Rear spoiler   353 353
Cargo net   30 30
Universal garage door opener   56  
Skid plate (one)   71 71
Rear spoiler   230 230
Options (change) 0 596 509
Options (change) 0 387 331
Destination 595 625 625
Total Price $32,440 $28,116 $29,029
Total Invoice $29,247 $26,013 $26,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,944
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,918
Model Year200620062006
ModelPilotForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionA5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$32,440$28,116$29,029
Adjustments for Features-1,505-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,935$26,991$29,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,038
Total Invoice$29,247$26,013$26,961
Adjustments for Features-1,357-1,0410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,890$24,972$26,961
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,989

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062006
ModelPilotForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$6,200$5,820$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,357-1,0410

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelPilotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length188.0 in176.6 in
Width77.5 in68.3 in
Height70.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,265 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.6 ft357.7 ft3

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