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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: $30,885

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $3,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,821

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelForesterForesterForesterPilot
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $31,845
Base Invoice $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $28,652
Navigation Package 1,850      
Cargo net 90 90 90  
Navigation system       2,200
Navigation Package 1,600      
Cargo net 58 58 58  
Navigation system       1,977
Options (change) 1,940 90 90 2,200
Options (change) 1,658 58 58 1,977
Destination 850 850 850 595
Total Price $30,885 $31,035 $34,035 $34,640
Total Invoice $28,821 $29,052 $31,835 $31,224

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,209
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelForesterForesterForesterPilot
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4244hp V6 w/DoD
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$30,885$31,035$34,035$34,640
Adjustments for Features-1,935-1,935-2,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,950$29,100$31,900$34,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$2,950$0
Total Invoice$28,821$29,052$31,835$31,224
Adjustments for Features-1,806-1,811-1,9970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,015$27,241$29,838$31,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$2,823$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year2015201520152006
ModelForesterForesterForesterPilot
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Conversation mirror   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,910$7,910$8,110$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$1,935$2,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,806-1,811-1,9970

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20152006
ModelForesterPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in188.0 in
Width70.7 in77.5 in
Height66.4 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,265 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.447.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft387.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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