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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: $24,366

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $7,899

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,710

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimSEEX-L2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $32,045 $21,195
Base Invoice $28,625 $29,032 $20,015
Premium Package     1,500
Cargo net     46
Rear bumper protector     72
Skid plate (one)     110
Rear spoiler     353
Satellite radio     445
Premium Package     1,338
Cargo net     30
Rear bumper protector     47
Skid plate (one)     71
Rear spoiler     230
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 0 0 2,526
Options (change) 0 0 2,050
Destination 670 670 645
Total Price $32,265 $32,715 $24,366
Total Invoice $29,295 $29,702 $22,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,019
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,877
Model Year200820082008
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimSEEX-L2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD244hp V6 w/DoD173hp H4
TransmissionA5A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7155, 7120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/60-16
Total Price$32,265$32,715$24,366
Adjustments for Features-1,880-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,385$30,385$24,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$29,295$29,702$22,710
Adjustments for Features-1,707-2,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,588$27,587$22,710
Cost Above Minimum$1$0$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082008
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimSEEX-L2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Conversation mirror $25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,000$7,450$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,880$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,707-2,1150

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
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 Weight4,264 lb.3,165 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50No
Total Requested165047%
Total Not Requested187553%

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