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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: $28,312

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,343

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,252

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
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     299 299
Cargo net     46 46
Rear bumper protector     72 72
Skid plate (one)     110 110
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
Floor mats 163 163    
Sunroof 867      
4.0L V6   0    
Class II trailer hitch     195 195
Cargo net     30 30
Rear bumper protector     47 47
Skid plate (one)     71 71
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
Options (change) 1,200 200 972 1,242
Options (change) 1,030 163 677 852
Destination 825 825 645 645
Total Price $38,655 $41,265 $28,312 $29,782
Total Invoice $35,782 $38,252 $26,252 $27,613

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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: $8,088
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,443
Model Year2012201220082008
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, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17265/60-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$38,655$41,265$28,312$29,782
Adjustments for Features-2,870-3,985-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,785$37,280$27,697$29,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,495$0$2,085
Total Invoice$35,782$38,252$26,252$27,613
Adjustments for Features-2,657-3,694-5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,125$34,558$25,682$27,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,433$0$1,931

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220082008
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  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
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  
SD Card slot $25  
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 
Door sill trim plates   $100
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
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,415$8,530$5,160$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$3,985$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,657-3,694-5700

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
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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