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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: $32,036

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,879

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,893

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelPilotForester
TrimEX-L2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,045 $29,895
Base Invoice $29,032 $27,992
Navigation system 2,200 1,000
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   78
Bodyside moldings   240
Navigation system 1,988 888
Cargo net   31
Rear bumper protector   51
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 2,200 1,366
Options (change) 1,988 1,126
Destination 670 775
Total Price $34,915 $32,036
Total Invoice $31,690 $29,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,464
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,276
Model Year20082012
ModelPilotForester
TrimEX-L2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$34,915$32,036
Adjustments for Features0-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$30,451
Total Invoice$31,690$29,893
Adjustments for Features0-1,479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,690$28,414

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelPilotForester
TrimEX-L2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,200$6,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,479

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See a complete comparison of Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelPilotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length188.0 in179.5 in
Width77.5 in70.1 in
Height70.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,264 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		87.6 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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