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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: $33,019

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,146

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,316

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelPilotForester
TrimTouring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,895 $28,495
Base Invoice $33,415 $26,707
AWD 1,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Navigation system   1,800
Class II trailer hitch   468
Cargo net   46
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   82
iPod integration   223
Bodyside moldings   238
Skid plate (one)   258
Satellite radio   453
AWD 1,446  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Navigation system   1,501
Class II trailer hitch   351
Cargo net   30
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   54
iPod integration   145
Bodyside moldings   155
Skid plate (one)   168
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 1,600 3,829
Options (change) 1,446 2,914
Destination 670 695
Total Price $39,165 $33,019
Total Invoice $35,531 $30,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,566
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,967
Model Year20092010
ModelPilotForester
TrimTouring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)512, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$39,165$33,019
Adjustments for Features-3,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,585$33,019
Total Invoice$35,531$30,316
Adjustments for Features-3,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,283$30,316

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
ModelPilotForester
TrimTouring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Conversation mirror$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$8,775$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2480

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
ModelPilotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.2 in103.0 in
Length190.9 in179.5 in
Width78.5 in70.1 in
Height71.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,506 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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