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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: $35,302

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,248

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,724

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.0XT TouringEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $34,720 $39,370
Base Invoice $30,836 $31,743 $35,984
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
Class II trailer hitch 622    
Rear bumper protector 92    
Cargo net 87    
Universal garage door opener 74    
AC power outlet 409    
Navigation system   2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128    
Class II trailer hitch 466    
Rear bumper protector 59    
Cargo net 56    
Universal garage door opener 48    
AC power outlet 306    
Navigation system   1,824  
Options (change) 1,482 2,000 0
Options (change) 1,063 1,824 0
Destination 825 830 830
Total Price $35,302 $37,550 $40,200
Total Invoice $32,724 $34,397 $36,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,243
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,595
Model Year201420122012
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.0XT TouringEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A5A5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8246, 7650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$35,302$37,550$40,200
Adjustments for Features-9950-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,307$37,550$38,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$32,724$34,397$36,814
Adjustments for Features-9220-1,809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,802$34,397$35,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$608

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201420122012
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.0XT TouringEX-LTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector$200  
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,960$4,965$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$995$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-9220-1,809

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20142012
ModelForesterPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.2 in
Length180.9 in191.4 in
Width70.7 in78.5 in
Height66.4 in71.0 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.447.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft387.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

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%

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