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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: $38,610

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,738

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelPilotForester
TrimEX-L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,605 $36,090
Base Invoice $33,463 $33,675
AWD 1,800  
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Class II trailer hitch   619
Cargo net   68
Rear bumper protector   98
Universal garage door opener   120
Remote start   455
AWD 1,642  
Navigation system 912  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Class II trailer hitch   464
Cargo net   44
Rear bumper protector   63
Universal garage door opener   78
Remote start   341
Options (change) 2,800 1,605
Options (change) 2,554 1,148
Destination 940 915
Total Price $40,345 $38,610
Total Invoice $36,957 $35,738

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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: $2,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,029
Model Year20172018
ModelPilotForester
TrimEX-L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,345$38,610
Adjustments for Features0-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,345$37,735
Total Invoice$36,957$35,738
Adjustments for Features0-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,957$34,928

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$7,625$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-810

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172018
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.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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%

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