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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: $36,463

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $902

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,792

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSELE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,280 $36,080 $34,295
Base Invoice $28,054 $33,418 $32,028
Premium Package 1,850    
Leather Package 1,850    
Airbag Package 700    
Satellite radio 150    
Floor mats 155 155  
5.6L V8 1,600 1,700  
Class II trailer hitch     634
Universal garage door opener     76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Cargo net     90
Rear bumper protector     95
Roof rack crossbars     199
Premium Package 1,605    
Leather Package 1,605    
Airbag Package 607    
Satellite radio 131    
Floor mats 106 106  
5.6L V8 1,479 1,573  
Class II trailer hitch     475
Universal garage door opener     49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Cargo net     58
Rear bumper protector     61
Roof rack crossbars     117
Options (change) 6,305 1,855 1,293
Options (change) 5,533 1,679 889
Destination 780 780 875
Total Price $37,365 $38,715 $36,463
Total Invoice $34,367 $35,877 $33,792

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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: $4,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,106
Model Year200820082017
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSELE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8310hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,365$38,715$36,463
Adjustments for Features0-160-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,365$38,555$32,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0
Total Invoice$34,367$35,877$33,792
Adjustments for Features0-148-3,531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,367$35,729$30,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,362$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082017
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSELE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
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 
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$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,040$6,200$9,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-148-3,531

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082017
ModelPathfinderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length192.3 in180.9 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height72.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,779 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 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.0 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112575%
Total Not Requested37525%
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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