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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: $35,000

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,476

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelPathfinderForester
TrimLE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,500 $32,995
Base Invoice $30,982 $30,836
Floor mats 240  
Navigation system 1,800  
Satellite radio 350  
Class II trailer hitch   622
Universal garage door opener   74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Cargo net   87
Roof rack crossbars   199
Floor mats 176  
Navigation system 1,561  
Satellite radio 304  
Class II trailer hitch   466
Universal garage door opener   48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Cargo net   56
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 2,390 1,180
Options (change) 2,041 815
Destination 605 825
Total Price $36,495 $35,000
Total Invoice $33,628 $32,476

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,562
Model Year20062014
ModelPathfinderForester
TrimLE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$36,495$35,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,495$33,480
Total Invoice$33,628$32,476
Adjustments for Features0-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,628$31,066

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062014
ModelPathfinderForester
TrimLE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,640$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,410

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062014
ModelPathfinderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length187.6 in180.9 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height72.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,373 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.0 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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