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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: $33,583

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelForesterPilot
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $36,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
iPod integration 223  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Cargo net 46  
Skid plate (one) 258  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Satellite radio 453  
Remote start 432  
Navigation system 1,800 1,000
AWD   1,900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
iPod integration 145  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Cargo net 30  
Skid plate (one) 168  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Satellite radio 340  
Remote start 324  
Navigation system 1,650 912
AWD   0
Options (change) 4,693 2,900
Options (change) 3,711 912
Destination 695 975
Total Price $33,583 $40,635

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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: $3,497
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,093
Model Year20092018
ModelForesterPilot
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionT4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/60-18
Total Price$33,583$40,635
Adjustments for Features0-3,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,583$37,080

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterPilot
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails$250 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Conversation mirror $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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$5,570$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in111.0 in
Length179.5 in194.5 in
Width70.1 in78.6 in
Height65.9 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.546.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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