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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: $28,303

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,352

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,238

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForesterForester
TrimSilver EditionLE2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,630 $40,240 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $33,927 $37,264 $24,930 $26,116
Floor mats 200 200    
Sunroof 1,000      
4.0L V6   0    
Class II trailer hitch     295 295
Cargo net     46 46
Universal garage door opener     87 87
Skid plate (one)     110 110
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Floor mats 163 163    
Sunroof 867      
4.0L V6   0    
Class II trailer hitch     192 192
Cargo net     30 30
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Skid plate (one)     71 71
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 1,200 200 983 1,166
Options (change) 1,030 163 683 802
Destination 825 825 625 625
Total Price $38,655 $41,265 $28,303 $29,686
Total Invoice $35,782 $38,252 $26,238 $27,543

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,332
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,675
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForesterForester
TrimSilver EditionLE2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6266hp V6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17265/60-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$38,655$41,265$28,303$29,686
Adjustments for Features-2,895-3,985-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,760$37,280$27,428$29,686
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0$2,258
Total Invoice$35,782$38,252$26,238$27,543
Adjustments for Features-2,680-3,694-8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,102$34,558$25,427$27,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,456$0$2,116

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220072007
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForesterForester
TrimSilver EditionLE2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
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$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$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$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Media drive $15  
Navigation system $600  
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,340$8,430$5,320$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$3,985$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,680-3,694-8110

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122007
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 Weight4,447 lb.3,166 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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