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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: $35,938

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,308

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelPathfinderForester
TrimLE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,310 $33,795
Base Invoice $33,630 $31,569
Floor mats 155  
Sunroof 1,000  
5.6L V8 1,700  
4WD w/low range 2,200  
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
Floor mats 107  
Sunroof 867  
5.6L V8 1,574  
4WD w/low range 2,034  
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) 5,055 1,293
Options (change) 4,582 889
Destination 780 850
Total Price $42,145 $35,938
Total Invoice $38,992 $33,308

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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: $5,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,286
Model Year20092016
ModelPathfinderForester
TrimLE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
Drivetrain4WD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$42,145$35,938
Adjustments for Features-4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,715$35,938
Total Invoice$38,992$33,308
Adjustments for Features-3980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,594$33,308

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
ModelPathfinderForester
TrimLE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
4WD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
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
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,500$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3980

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
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 Weight5,020 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 Headroom40.0 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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