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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: $32,719

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,431

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,720 $39,370 $28,195
Base Invoice $31,743 $35,984 $26,409
AWD 1,600 1,600  
Navigation system 2,000   1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
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 1,460 1,460  
Navigation system 1,824   1,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
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) 3,600 1,600 3,829
Options (change) 3,284 1,460 3,063
Destination 830 830 695
Total Price $39,150 $41,800 $32,719
Total Invoice $35,857 $38,274 $30,167

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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: $3,861
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,336
Model Year201220122009
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 XT Limited
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, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,150$41,800$32,719
Adjustments for Features-2,570-4,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,580$37,255$32,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0
Total Invoice$35,857$38,274$30,167
Adjustments for Features-2,354-4,1620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,503$34,112$30,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$609$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122009
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 XT Limited
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
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 
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
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,640$9,615$5,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$4,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,354-4,1620

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large10No
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested48545%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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