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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: $34,915

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $2,256

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,690

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $3,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelPilotForester
TrimEX-L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,045 $36,090
Base Invoice $29,032 $33,675
Navigation system 2,200  
Cargo net   68
Rear bumper protector   98
Navigation system 1,988  
Cargo net   44
Rear bumper protector   63
Options (change) 2,200 166
Options (change) 1,988 107
Destination 670 915
Total Price $34,915 $37,171
Total Invoice $31,690 $34,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,410
Model Year20082018
ModelPilotForester
TrimEX-L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$34,915$37,171
Adjustments for Features0-6,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$30,296
Total Invoice$31,690$34,697
Adjustments for Features0-6,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,690$28,280

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelPilotForester
TrimEX-L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,350$12,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,417

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
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 Weight4,264 lb.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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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