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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: $33,235

Nissan Pathfinder SE   
Difference: $2,608

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,393

Nissan Pathfinder SE   
Difference: $2,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSELE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,650 $33,500 $33,795
Base Invoice $24,647 $30,982 $31,569
Premium Package 1,700    
Bodyside moldings 140    
Comfort Package 1,550    
Leather Package 1,400    
Airbag Package 700    
Satellite radio 350 350  
Floor mats 140 240  
Class II trailer hitch     634
Universal garage door opener     76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Cargo net     90
Roof rack crossbars     199
Premium Package 1,474    
Bodyside moldings 98    
Comfort Package 1,345    
Leather Package 1,214    
Airbag Package 607    
Satellite radio 304 304  
Floor mats 99 176  
Class II trailer hitch     475
Universal garage door opener     49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Cargo net     58
Roof rack crossbars     117
Options (change) 5,980 590 1,198
Options (change) 5,141 480 828
Destination 605 605 850
Total Price $33,235 $34,695 $35,843
Total Invoice $30,393 $32,067 $33,247

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $554
Model Year200620062016
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSELE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA5A5CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$33,235$34,695$35,843
Adjustments for Features0-125-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,235$34,570$33,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$0
Total Invoice$30,393$32,067$33,247
Adjustments for Features0-116-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,393$31,951$30,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,558$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062016
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSELE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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$500 
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo tray  $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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$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$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,515$5,640$7,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-2,300

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
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
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested130069%
Total Not Requested57531%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45535%
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%
Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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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