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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: $35,238

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,857

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,666

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelPathfinderForester
TrimLE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,240 $33,095
Base Invoice $37,264 $30,927
Value Package 2,100  
Floor mats 200  
5.6L V8 1,530  
4WD w/low range 2,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Class II trailer hitch   634
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Rear bumper protector   95
Roof rack crossbars   199
Value Package 1,943  
Floor mats 163  
5.6L V8 1,415  
4WD w/low range 2,035  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Class II trailer hitch   475
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Rear bumper protector   61
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 6,030 1,293
Options (change) 5,556 889
Destination 825 850
Total Price $47,095 $35,238
Total Invoice $43,645 $32,666

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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: $9,047
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,375
Model Year20122015
ModelPathfinderForester
TrimLE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
Drivetrain4WD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$47,095$35,238
Adjustments for Features-2,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,285$35,238
Total Invoice$43,645$32,666
Adjustments for Features-2,6040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,041$32,666

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
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 
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
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 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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$10,645$7,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6040

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
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
Nissan Pathfinder LE

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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