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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: $34,540

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,704

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,100 $42,070 $29,995
Base Invoice $33,550 $39,089 $28,084
Premium Package 3,400    
Cargo Package 305 305  
Roof rack crossbars 355 355 195
Rear bumper protector 205 205 78
Floor mats 225 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Bodyside moldings     240
Universal garage door opener     93
Cargo cover     166
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Remote start     432
Class II trailer hitch     468
Navigation system     1,600
Premium Package 3,151    
Cargo Package 257 257  
Roof rack crossbars 286 286 117
Rear bumper protector 153 153 51
Floor mats 175 175  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Bodyside moldings     156
Universal garage door opener     61
Cargo cover     108
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Remote start     324
Class II trailer hitch     351
Navigation system     1,335
Options (change) 4,490 1,090 3,820
Options (change) 4,022 871 2,895
Destination 960 960 725
Total Price $41,550 $44,120 $34,540
Total Invoice $38,532 $40,920 $31,704

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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: $4,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,306
Model Year201720172011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine284hp V6284hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$41,550$44,120$34,540
Adjustments for Features-2,720-4,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,830$39,400$34,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$38,532$40,920$31,704
Adjustments for Features-2,522-4,3780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,010$36,542$31,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$532$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720172011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Moving object detection, front$25$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
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 recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$8,690$10,690$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,720$4,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,522-4,3780

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172011
ModelPathfinderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.2 in103.0 in
Length198.5 in179.5 in
Width77.2 in70.1 in
Height69.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested135047%
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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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