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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: $26,655

Subaru Forester   
Difference: $3,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220192019
ModelPathfinderForesterForester
TrimSBasePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,290 $24,295 $26,695
Floor mats 200    
Alloy wheels   600  
Class II trailer hitch   619 619
Cargo net   68 68
Rear bumper protector   98 98
Floor mats 163    
Alloy wheels   500  
Class II trailer hitch   464 464
Cargo net   44 44
Rear bumper protector   63 63
Options (change) 200 1,385 785
Options (change) 163 1,071 571
Destination 825 975 975
Total Price $30,315 $26,655 $28,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,096
Model Year201220192019
ModelPathfinderForesterForester
TrimSBasePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionA5CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/75-16225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$30,315$26,655$28,455
Adjustments for Features0-1,010-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,315$25,645$24,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220192019
ModelPathfinderForesterForester
TrimSBasePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
CVT $1000$1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$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 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$3,935$4,945$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,010$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-78-210

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122019
ModelPathfinderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in105.1 in
Length192.3 in182.1 in
Width72.8 in71.5 in
Height72.0 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,446 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.2 ft376.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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