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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: $24,977

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $11,703

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,108

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $10,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,270 $39,070 $21,195
Base Invoice $31,042 $35,379 $20,015
AWD 1,600 1,600  
Premium Package     1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Class II trailer hitch     299
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42
Cargo net     46
Rear bumper protector     72
Universal garage door opener     87
Skid plate (one)     110
Rear spoiler     353
Satellite radio     445
AWD 1,446 1,446  
Premium Package     1,338
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Class II trailer hitch     195
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28
Cargo net     30
Rear bumper protector     47
Universal garage door opener     56
Skid plate (one)     71
Rear spoiler     230
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 1,600 1,600 3,137
Options (change) 1,446 1,446 2,448
Destination 810 810 645
Total Price $36,680 $41,480 $24,977
Total Invoice $33,298 $37,635 $23,108

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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: $6,298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,283
Model Year201120112008
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6173hp H4
TransmissionA5A5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7512, 10120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$36,680$41,480$24,977
Adjustments for Features-5,405-8,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,275$32,925$24,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$33,298$37,635$23,108
Adjustments for Features-4,907-7,7620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,391$29,873$23,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,482$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112008
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate $350 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
Navigation system $600 
Off-road navigation system $0 
USB port $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,075$13,225$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,405$8,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,907-7,7620

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelPilotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.2 in99.4 in
Length190.9 in176.6 in
Width78.5 in68.3 in
Height71.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,506 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested175050%
Total Not Requested177550%

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