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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: $31,135

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelForesterPilot
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $37,960
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Class II trailer hitch 299  
Cargo net 46  
Skid plate (one) 110  
Rear spoiler 353  
Rear bumper protector 72  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Satellite radio 445  
AWD   1,900
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Class II trailer hitch 195  
Cargo net 30  
Skid plate (one) 71  
Rear spoiler 230  
Rear bumper protector 47  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Satellite radio 334  
AWD   0
Options (change) 2,595 1,900
Options (change) 1,991 0
Destination 645 1,120
Total Price $31,135 $40,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,756
Model Year20082020
ModelForesterPilot
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionA4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/60-18
Total Price$31,135$40,980
Adjustments for Features0-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$36,450

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20082020
ModelForesterPilot
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Conversation mirror $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$5,920$10,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-124

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20082020
ModelForesterPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in111.0 in
Length176.6 in196.5 in
Width68.3 in78.6 in
Height65.0 in70.6 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,217 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.046.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft383.9 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%

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