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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: $31,135

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212008
ModelPilotPilotPilotPilotForester
TrimEX-LTouringEliteBlack Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,660 $43,220 $48,720 $50,220 $27,895
AWD 1,900 1,900      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
4-speed automatic         1,000
Class II trailer hitch         299
Rear spoiler         353
Cargo net         46
Rear bumper protector         72
Universal garage door opener         87
Skid plate (one)         110
Satellite radio         445
AWD 0 0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
4-speed automatic         909
Class II trailer hitch         195
Rear spoiler         230
Cargo net         30
Rear bumper protector         47
Universal garage door opener         56
Skid plate (one)         71
Satellite radio         334
Options (change) 1,900 1,900 0 0 2,595
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,991
Destination 1,225 1,225 1,225 1,225 645
Total Price $41,785 $46,345 $49,945 $51,445 $31,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,840
Model Year20212021202120212008
ModelPilotPilotPilotPilotForester
TrimEX-LTouringEliteBlack Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT9T9T9T9A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7540, 10540, 10540, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20245/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$41,785$46,345$49,945$51,445$31,135
Adjustments for Features-4,930-10,505-12,755-12,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,855$35,840$37,190$38,690$31,135
Cost Above Minimum$1,015$0$1,350$2,850$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212021202120212008
ModelPilotPilotPilotPilotForester
TrimEX-LTouringEliteBlack Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
4-speed automatic    $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600 
Cruise control$150   $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Lane departure warning $200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Class II trailer hitch    $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250$250 
Roof rack    $300
Roof rails $250$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300 
Hood scoop    $100
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player $125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50$50 
HDMI port $25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information $25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0$0 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,075$16,650$18,900$18,900$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,930$10,505$12,755$12,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-145-278-313-3040

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212008
ModelPilotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in99.4 in
Length196.5 in176.6 in
Width78.6 in68.3 in
Height70.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,158 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested72597%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested72597%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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