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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: $33,097

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,998

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,654

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelPathfinderForester
TrimLE2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,240 $29,995
Base Invoice $37,264 $28,084
Value Package 2,100  
Floor mats 200  
5.6L V8 1,530  
4WD w/low range 2,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Class II trailer hitch   468
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Roof rack crossbars   195
Bodyside moldings   240
Value Package 1,943  
Floor mats 163  
5.6L V8 1,415  
4WD w/low range 2,035  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Class II trailer hitch   351
Cargo net   31
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Roof rack crossbars   117
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 6,030 2,307
Options (change) 5,556 1,775
Destination 825 795
Total Price $47,095 $33,097
Total Invoice $43,645 $30,654

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,713
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,947
Model Year20122013
ModelPathfinderForester
TrimLE2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
Drivetrain4WD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$47,095$33,097
Adjustments for Features-3,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,810$33,097
Total Invoice$43,645$30,654
Adjustments for Features-3,0440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,601$30,654

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
ModelPathfinderForester
TrimLE2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
4WD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Total Value of Features$10,020$6,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0440

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
ModelPathfinderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in103.0 in
Length192.3 in169.5 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height72.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,020 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.6 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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