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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: $11,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212018
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimEliteBlack Edition2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,720 $50,220 $36,090
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
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) 0 0 1,605
Options (change) 0 0 1,148
Destination 1,225 1,225 915
Total Price $49,945 $51,445 $38,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,634
Model Year202120212018
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimEliteBlack Edition2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT9T9CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 10540, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$49,945$51,445$38,610
Adjustments for Features-4,925-4,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,020$46,520$38,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202120212018
ModelPilotPilotForester
TrimEliteBlack Edition2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HDMI port$25$25 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,700$11,700$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,925$4,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-121-1170

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212018
ModelPilotForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.9 in
Length196.5 in180.9 in
Width78.6 in70.7 in
Height70.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,158 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
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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