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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,710

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,475

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSELE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,650 $33,500 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,647 $30,982 $26,116
Leather Package 1,400    
Bodyside moldings 140    
Comfort Package 1,550    
Premium Package 1,700    
Floor mats 140 240  
Satellite radio 350 350 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Class II trailer hitch     299
Cargo net     46
Universal garage door opener     87
Skid plate (one)     110
Leather Package 1,214    
Bodyside moldings 98    
Comfort Package 1,345    
Premium Package 1,474    
Floor mats 99 176  
Satellite radio 304 304 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Class II trailer hitch     195
Cargo net     30
Universal garage door opener     56
Skid plate (one)     71
Options (change) 5,280 590 2,170
Options (change) 4,534 480 1,714
Destination 605 605 645
Total Price $32,535 $34,695 $30,710
Total Invoice $29,786 $32,067 $28,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,155
Model Year200620062008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSELE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5A5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/65-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,535$34,695$30,710
Adjustments for Features-170-1,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,365$33,500$30,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$0
Total Invoice$29,786$32,067$28,475
Adjustments for Features-156-1,1040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,630$30,963$28,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,333$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSELE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor $50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat $40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,065$6,090$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$1,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-156-1,1040

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelPathfinderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in99.4 in
Length187.6 in176.6 in
Width72.8 in68.3 in
Height72.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,373 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested50539%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested125067%
Total Not Requested62533%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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