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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: $37,379

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,966

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,520

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelPilotForester
TrimEX-L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,605 $33,095
Base Invoice $33,463 $30,927
AWD 1,800  
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895
Class II trailer hitch   634
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Rear bumper protector   95
Remote start   445
AWD 1,642  
Navigation system 912  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638
Class II trailer hitch   475
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Rear bumper protector   61
Remote start   333
Options (change) 2,800 3,434
Options (change) 2,554 2,743
Destination 940 850
Total Price $40,345 $37,379
Total Invoice $36,957 $34,520

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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: $1,326
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $935
Model Year20172015
ModelPilotForester
TrimEX-L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,345$37,379
Adjustments for Features-1,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,705$37,379
Total Invoice$36,957$34,520
Adjustments for Features-1,5020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,455$34,520

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172015
ModelPilotForester
TrimEX-L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,825$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5020

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172015
ModelPilotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.9 in
Length194.5 in180.9 in
Width78.6 in70.7 in
Height69.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200Yes
Total Requested22530%
Total Not Requested52570%
Honda Sensing
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested222597%
Total Not Requested753%

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