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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: $28,453

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,627

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,233

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $34,270 $39,070
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $31,042 $35,379
Class II trailer hitch 295 295    
Cargo net 46 46    
Skid plate (one) 110 110    
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Class II trailer hitch 192 192    
Cargo net 30 30    
Skid plate (one) 71 71    
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Options (change) 933 1,074 0 0
Options (change) 607 698 0 0
Destination 625 625 810 810
Total Price $28,453 $29,594 $35,080 $39,880
Total Invoice $26,233 $27,328 $31,852 $36,189

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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: $5,097
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,243
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7155, 7512, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$28,453$29,594$35,080$39,880
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,430-5,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,553$29,594$32,650$34,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$1,675
Total Invoice$26,233$27,328$31,852$36,189
Adjustments for Features-8300-2,206-5,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,403$27,328$29,646$31,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$0$1,502

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Power liftgate   $350
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Off-road navigation system   $0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Total Value of Features$5,620$4,720$7,150$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,430$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-8300-2,206-5,041

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in109.2 in
Length176.6 in190.9 in
Width68.3 in78.5 in
Height65.0 in71.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,320 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in58.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.047.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft387.0 ft3

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