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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: $33,583

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,762

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,815

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelPilotForester
TrimEX-L2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,605 $28,195
Base Invoice $33,463 $26,409
AWD 1,800  
Navigation system 1,000 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Bodyside moldings   238
Class II trailer hitch   468
iPod integration   223
Cargo net   46
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   82
Skid plate (one)   258
Remote start   432
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Satellite radio   453
AWD 1,642  
Navigation system 912 1,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Bodyside moldings   155
Class II trailer hitch   351
iPod integration   145
Cargo net   30
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   54
Skid plate (one)   168
Remote start   324
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 2,800 4,693
Options (change) 2,554 3,711
Destination 940 695
Total Price $40,345 $33,583
Total Invoice $36,957 $30,815

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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: $3,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,886
Model Year20172009
ModelPilotForester
TrimEX-L2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$40,345$33,583
Adjustments for Features-3,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,790$33,583
Total Invoice$36,957$30,815
Adjustments for Features-3,2560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,701$30,815

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
ModelPilotForester
TrimEX-L2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Conversation mirror$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$9,125$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2560

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
ModelPilotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.0 in
Length194.5 in179.5 in
Width78.6 in70.1 in
Height69.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested72597%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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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