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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: $28,453

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,797

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,233

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelPilotPilotForesterForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,370 $40,020 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $32,336 $36,577 $25,001 $26,005
Class II trailer hitch     295 295
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Cargo net     46 46
Universal garage door opener     87 87
Skid plate (one)     110 110
Rear spoiler     353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Class II trailer hitch     192 192
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Cargo net     30 30
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Skid plate (one)     71 71
Rear spoiler     230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 0 0 933 1,074
Options (change) 0 0 607 698
Destination 880 880 625 625
Total Price $36,250 $40,900 $28,453 $29,594
Total Invoice $33,216 $37,457 $26,233 $27,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,862
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,215
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelPilotPilotForesterForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionA5A5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7650, 10120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$36,250$40,900$28,453$29,594
Adjustments for Features-2,835-5,545-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,415$35,355$27,553$29,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,940$0$2,041
Total Invoice$33,216$37,457$26,233$27,328
Adjustments for Features-2,598-5,078-8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,618$32,379$25,403$27,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,761$0$1,925

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201520062006
ModelPilotPilotForesterForester
TrimEX-LTouring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Sunshades, second row $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
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  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
Media drive $15  
Media drive, small$5   
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Total Value of Features$7,880$10,590$5,945$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$5,545$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,598-5,078-8300

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
ModelPilotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.2 in99.4 in
Length191.4 in176.6 in
Width78.5 in68.3 in
Height71.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.3,166 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 XT Limited

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

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