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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: $32,719

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,431

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $34,720 $39,370
Base Invoice $26,409 $31,743 $35,984
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Cargo net 46    
Skid plate (one) 258    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Satellite radio 453    
Navigation system 1,800 2,000  
iPod integration 223    
AWD   1,600 1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Cargo net 30    
Skid plate (one) 168    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Satellite radio 340    
Navigation system 1,650 1,824  
iPod integration 145    
AWD   1,460 1,460
Options (change) 3,829 3,600 1,600
Options (change) 3,063 3,284 1,460
Destination 695 830 830
Total Price $32,719 $39,150 $41,800
Total Invoice $30,167 $35,857 $38,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,861
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,336
Model Year200920122012
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT4A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6246, 7650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$32,719$39,150$41,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,570-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,719$36,580$37,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$30,167$35,857$38,274
Adjustments for Features0-2,354-4,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,167$33,503$34,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$609

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year200920122012
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
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
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 
Lockable rear differential $150$150
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,070$7,640$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,570$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,354-4,162

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in109.2 in
Length179.5 in191.4 in
Width70.1 in78.5 in
Height65.9 in71.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,497 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.547.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft387.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large10No
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested48545%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested2514%
Total Not Requested15086%

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