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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: $34,915

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $2,256

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,690

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $3,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelForesterPilot
Trim2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $32,045
Base Invoice $33,675 $29,032
Rear bumper protector 98  
Cargo net 68  
Navigation system   2,200
Rear bumper protector 63  
Cargo net 44  
Navigation system   1,988
Options (change) 166 2,200
Options (change) 107 1,988
Destination 915 670
Total Price $37,171 $34,915
Total Invoice $34,697 $31,690

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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: $4,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,410
Model Year20182008
ModelForesterPilot
Trim2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4244hp V6 w/DoD
TransmissionCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$37,171$34,915
Adjustments for Features-6,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,296$34,915
Total Invoice$34,697$31,690
Adjustments for Features-6,4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,280$31,690

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20182008
ModelForesterPilot
Trim2.0XT TouringEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,225$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4170

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,653 lb.4,264 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
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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