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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: $33,145

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,697

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,720 $39,370 $29,895
Base Invoice $31,743 $35,984 $27,992
AWD 1,600 1,600  
Navigation system 2,000   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Class II trailer hitch     468
Cargo net     48
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     93
Bodyside moldings     240
Obstacle detection, rear     363
AWD 1,460 1,460  
Navigation system 1,824   888
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Class II trailer hitch     351
Cargo net     31
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     61
Bodyside moldings     156
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Options (change) 3,600 1,600 2,475
Options (change) 3,284 1,460 1,930
Destination 830 830 775
Total Price $39,150 $41,800 $33,145
Total Invoice $35,857 $38,274 $30,697

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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: $4,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,873
Model Year201220122012
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5A5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)246, 7650, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,150$41,800$33,145
Adjustments for Features-1,405-3,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,745$38,420$33,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0
Total Invoice$35,857$38,274$30,697
Adjustments for Features-1,287-3,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,570$35,179$30,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$609$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122012
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
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 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
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 
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$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$7,140$9,115$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$3,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,287-3,0950

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelPilotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.2 in103.0 in
Length191.4 in179.5 in
Width78.5 in70.1 in
Height71.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,497 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
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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