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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: $34,317

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,028

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,578

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelPilotForester
TrimEX-L2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,605 $29,995
Base Invoice $33,463 $28,084
AWD 1,800  
Navigation system 1,000 1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
Class II trailer hitch   468
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Remote start   432
Wheel-lip moldings   453
AWD 1,642  
Navigation system 912 1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Class II trailer hitch   351
Cargo net   31
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Remote start   324
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 2,800 3,597
Options (change) 2,554 2,769
Destination 940 725
Total Price $40,345 $34,317
Total Invoice $36,957 $31,578

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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: $3,213
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,800
Model Year20172011
ModelPilotForester
TrimEX-L2.5 XT Touring
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$34,317
Adjustments for Features-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,530$34,317
Total Invoice$36,957$31,578
Adjustments for Features-2,5790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,378$31,578

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172011
ModelPilotForester
TrimEX-L2.5 XT Touring
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 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$8,650$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5790

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172011
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 Touring

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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