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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: $34,150

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $15,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320212021
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.5 XT TouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $48,720 $50,220
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Rear bumper protector 78    
Wheel-lip moldings 453    
Cargo net 48    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Remote start 432    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Rear bumper protector 51    
Wheel-lip moldings 340    
Cargo net 31    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Remote start 324    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Options (change) 3,360 0 0
Options (change) 2,594 0 0
Destination 795 1,225 1,225
Total Price $34,150 $49,945 $51,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,491
Model Year201320212021
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.5 XT TouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT4T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7540, 10540, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$34,150$49,945$51,445
Adjustments for Features0-9,890-9,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,150$40,055$41,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201320212021
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.5 XT TouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Second-row low console $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HDMI port $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,460$15,350$15,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,890$9,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-243-235

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20132021
ModelForesterPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in111.0 in
Length169.5 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
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%

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