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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: $9,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092021202120212021
ModelForesterPilotPilotPilotPilot
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $38,660 $43,220 $48,720 $50,220
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 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 0    
Options (change) 4,693 2,900 1,900 0 0
Options (change) 3,711 912 0 0 0
Destination 695 1,225 1,225 1,225 1,225
Total Price $33,583 $42,785 $46,345 $49,945 $51,445

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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 Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,957
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,861
Model Year20092021202120212021
ModelForesterPilotPilotPilotPilot
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT4T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6225, 7540, 10540, 10540, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$33,583$42,785$46,345$49,945$51,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,955-8,805-11,055-11,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,583$38,830$37,540$38,890$40,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,290$0$1,350$2,850

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20092021202120212021
ModelForesterPilotPilotPilotPilot
Trim2.5 XT LimitedEX-LTouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200    
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250$250
Roof rails$250 $250$250$250
Second-row low console   $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500$500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Hood scoop$100    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player$125 $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000$1000
HD radio   $50$50
HDMI port  $25$25$25
iPod integration$100    
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Floor mats, third row (optional)   $0$0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75    
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,795$9,750$14,600$16,850$16,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,955$8,805$11,055$11,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-198-233-271-263

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20092021
ModelForesterPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in111.0 in
Length179.5 in196.5 in
Width70.1 in78.6 in
Height65.9 in70.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,158 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%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested72597%

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