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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: $31,054

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,496

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,697

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,035

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Model Year201720172008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,100 $42,070 $27,895
Base Invoice $33,550 $39,089 $26,116
Cargo Package 305 305  
Floor mats 225 225  
Rear bumper protector 205 205 72
Roof rack crossbars 355 355  
Class III trailer hitch 400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Cargo tray     75
Universal garage door opener     87
Class II trailer hitch     299
Satellite radio     445
Cargo Package 257 257  
Floor mats 175 175  
Rear bumper protector 153 153 47
Roof rack crossbars 286 286  
Class III trailer hitch 351    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Cargo tray     46
Universal garage door opener     56
Class II trailer hitch     195
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 1,490 1,090 2,514
Options (change) 1,222 871 1,936
Destination 960 960 645
Total Price $38,550 $44,120 $31,054
Total Invoice $35,732 $40,920 $28,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,126
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,911
Model Year201720172008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine284hp V6284hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$38,550$44,120$31,054
Adjustments for Features-3,370-7,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,180$36,650$31,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0
Total Invoice$35,732$40,920$28,697
Adjustments for Features-3,124-6,9280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,608$33,992$28,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,384$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Moving object detection, front$25$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof $900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,915$13,015$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,370$7,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,124-6,9280

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172008
ModelPathfinderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.2 in99.4 in
Length198.5 in176.6 in
Width77.2 in68.3 in
Height69.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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