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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: $37,994

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620212021
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.0XT TouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $48,720 $50,220
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395    
Class II trailer hitch 634    
Rear bumper protector 95    
Cargo net 90    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Remote start 445    
AC power outlet 415    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195    
Class II trailer hitch 475    
Rear bumper protector 61    
Cargo net 58    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Remote start 333    
AC power outlet 311    
Options (change) 3,349 0 0
Options (change) 2,611 0 0
Destination 850 1,225 1,225
Total Price $37,994 $49,945 $51,445

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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 Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,871
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,979
Model Year201620212021
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.0XT TouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8540, 10540, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$37,994$49,945$51,445
Adjustments for Features0-7,080-7,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,994$42,865$44,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year201620212021
ModelForesterPilotPilot
Trim2.0XT TouringEliteBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
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 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
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
Steering-linked fog lights$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
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Suggestive steering $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,770$12,850$12,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,080$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-174-169

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20162021
ModelForesterPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length180.9 in196.5 in
Width70.7 in78.6 in
Height66.4 in70.6 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,158 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?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested200094%
Total Not Requested1256%

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