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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: $37,379

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelForesterPilot
Trim2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $36,760
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Cargo net 90  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Remote start 445  
AWD   1,900
Navigation system   1,000
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Cargo net 58  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Remote start 333  
AWD   0
Navigation system   912
Options (change) 3,434 2,900
Options (change) 2,743 912
Destination 850 975
Total Price $37,379 $40,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,616
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,709
Model Year20152018
ModelForesterPilot
Trim2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/60-18
Total Price$37,379$40,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,379$38,995

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20152018
ModelForesterPilot
Trim2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,185$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-76

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20152018
ModelForesterPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length180.9 in194.5 in
Width70.7 in78.6 in
Height66.4 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.446.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft383.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested222597%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Honda Sensing
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200Yes
Total Requested22530%
Total Not Requested52570%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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