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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: $33,145

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,697

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $34,720 $39,370
Base Invoice $27,992 $31,743 $35,984
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000 2,000  
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Cargo net 48    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
AWD   1,600 1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888 1,824  
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Cargo net 31    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
AWD   1,460 1,460
Options (change) 2,475 3,600 1,600
Options (change) 1,930 3,284 1,460
Destination 775 830 830
Total Price $33,145 $39,150 $41,800
Total Invoice $30,697 $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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,873
Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX-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)?, 7246, 7650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$33,145$39,150$41,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,405-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,145$37,745$38,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$30,697$35,857$38,274
Adjustments for Features0-1,287-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,697$34,570$35,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$609

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.5 XT TouringEX-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 $250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
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  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
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
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Total Value of Features$5,735$7,140$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,287-3,095

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20122012
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36033%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot Touring

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

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