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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: $35,550

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $1,129

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,573

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $1,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,720 $39,370 $34,295
Base Invoice $31,743 $35,984 $32,028
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Class II trailer hitch     634
Universal garage door opener     76
Cargo net     90
Rear bumper protector     95
AC power outlet     415
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Class II trailer hitch     475
Universal garage door opener     49
Cargo net     58
Rear bumper protector     61
AC power outlet     311
Options (change) 0 0 1,509
Options (change) 0 0 1,083
Destination 830 830 875
Total Price $35,550 $40,200 $36,679
Total Invoice $32,573 $36,814 $33,986

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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: $2,366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,825
Model Year201220122017
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA5A5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7650, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,550$40,200$36,679
Adjustments for Features0-2,710-3,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,550$37,490$33,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,940$0
Total Invoice$32,573$36,814$33,986
Adjustments for Features0-2,482-3,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,573$34,332$30,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,759$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122017
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel  $100
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity key  $250
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio  $50
Media drive $15 
Media drive, small$5  
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,830$7,540$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,482-3,238

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
ModelPilotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.2 in103.9 in
Length191.4 in180.9 in
Width78.5 in70.7 in
Height71.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,299 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in53.0 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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