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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: $24,977

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $10,988

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,108

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $9,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.5 XEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,195 $33,695 $36,895
Base Invoice $20,015 $30,523 $33,415
Premium Package 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Class II trailer hitch 299    
Rear spoiler 353    
Cargo net 46    
Skid plate (one) 110    
Rear bumper protector 72    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Satellite radio 445    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
AWD   1,600 1,600
Premium Package 1,338    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Class II trailer hitch 195    
Rear spoiler 230    
Cargo net 30    
Skid plate (one) 71    
Rear bumper protector 47    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Satellite radio 334    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
AWD   1,446 1,446
Options (change) 3,137 1,600 1,600
Options (change) 2,448 1,446 1,446
Destination 645 670 670
Total Price $24,977 $35,965 $39,165
Total Invoice $23,108 $32,639 $35,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,583
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,626
Model Year200820092009
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.5 XEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7512, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$24,977$35,965$39,165
Adjustments for Features0-5,405-7,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,977$30,560$31,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,050
Total Invoice$23,108$32,639$35,531
Adjustments for Features0-4,905-6,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,108$27,734$28,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$943

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year200820092009
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.5 XEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power liftgate  $350
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack$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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Lockable rear differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Navigation system  $600
Off-road navigation system  $0
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Total Value of Features$4,670$10,075$12,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,405$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,905-6,854

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,165 lb.4,506 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested175050%
Total Not Requested177550%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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