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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: $30,782

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,883

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,522

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSELE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,280 $36,080 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,054 $33,418 $26,116
Leather Package 1,850    
Premium Package 1,850    
Floor mats 155 155  
Satellite radio 150   445
5.6L V8 1,600 1,700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Class II trailer hitch     299
Cargo net     46
Rear bumper protector     72
Universal garage door opener     87
Skid plate (one)     110
Leather Package 1,605    
Premium Package 1,605    
Floor mats 106 106  
Satellite radio 131   334
5.6L V8 1,479 1,573  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Class II trailer hitch     195
Cargo net     30
Rear bumper protector     47
Universal garage door opener     56
Skid plate (one)     71
Options (change) 5,605 1,855 2,242
Options (change) 4,926 1,679 1,761
Destination 780 780 645
Total Price $36,665 $38,715 $30,782
Total Invoice $33,760 $35,877 $28,522

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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: $5,513
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,897
Model Year200820082008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSELE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,665$38,715$30,782
Adjustments for Features-370-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,295$37,285$30,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0
Total Invoice$33,760$35,877$28,522
Adjustments for Features-341-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,419$34,552$28,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,133$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSELE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
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
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50 
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$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,615$6,675$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$370$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-341-1,3250

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelPathfinderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in99.4 in
Length192.3 in176.6 in
Width72.8 in68.3 in
Height72.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,779 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 Headroom40.0 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%

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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