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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: $30,980

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $3,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,882

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelPilotForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,045 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $29,032 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Navigation system 2,200      
Navigation Package   1,850    
Cargo net   90 90 90
Rear bumper protector   95 95 95
Navigation system 1,988      
Navigation Package   1,600    
Cargo net   58 58 58
Rear bumper protector   61 61 61
Options (change) 2,200 2,035 185 185
Options (change) 1,988 1,719 119 119
Destination 670 850 850 850
Total Price $34,915 $30,980 $31,130 $34,130
Total Invoice $31,690 $28,882 $29,113 $31,896

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,542
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelPilotForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,915$30,980$31,130$34,130
Adjustments for Features0-1,860-1,860-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$29,120$29,270$32,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150$2,950
Total Invoice$31,690$28,882$29,113$31,896
Adjustments for Features0-1,734-1,739-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,690$27,148$27,374$29,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226$2,823

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelPilotForesterForesterForester
TrimEX-L2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Conversation mirror$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,225$8,085$8,085$8,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,860$1,860$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,734-1,739-1,925

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082015
ModelPilotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length188.0 in180.9 in
Width77.5 in70.7 in
Height70.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,265 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.6 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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