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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,116

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,013

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelForesterForesterPilot
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $31,845
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $28,652
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Skid plate (one) 110 110  
Universal garage door opener 87    
Cargo net 46 46  
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Skid plate (one) 71 71  
Universal garage door opener 56    
Cargo net 30 30  
Options (change) 596 509 0
Options (change) 387 331 0
Destination 625 625 595
Total Price $28,116 $29,029 $32,440
Total Invoice $26,013 $26,961 $29,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,944
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,918
Model Year200620062006
ModelForesterForesterPilot
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4244hp V6 w/DoD
TransmissionA4M5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/70-16
Total Price$28,116$29,029$32,440
Adjustments for Features-1,1250-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,991$29,029$30,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,038$0
Total Invoice$26,013$26,961$29,247
Adjustments for Features-1,0410-1,357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,972$26,961$27,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,989$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year200620062006
ModelForesterForesterPilot
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass$0 $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,820$4,695$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0410-1,357

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in188.0 in
Width68.3 in77.5 in
Height65.0 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,265 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.047.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft387.6 ft3

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