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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: $38,323

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,797

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,231

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelPathfinderForester
TrimPlatinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,070 $33,795
Base Invoice $39,089 $31,569
Cargo Package 305  
Floor mats 225  
Rear bumper protector 205 95
Roof rack crossbars 355 199
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
AC power outlet   415
Remote start   445
Class II trailer hitch   634
Cargo Package 257  
Floor mats 175  
Rear bumper protector 153 61
Roof rack crossbars 286 117
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
AC power outlet   311
Remote start   333
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 1,090 3,678
Options (change) 871 2,812
Destination 960 850
Total Price $44,120 $38,323
Total Invoice $40,920 $35,231

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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: $4,237
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,242
Model Year20172016
ModelPathfinderForester
TrimPlatinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine284hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20225/55-18
Total Price$44,120$38,323
Adjustments for Features-1,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,560$38,323
Total Invoice$40,920$35,231
Adjustments for Features-1,4470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,473$35,231

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172016
ModelPathfinderForester
TrimPlatinum2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,415$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4470

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172016
ModelPathfinderForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.2 in103.9 in
Length198.5 in180.9 in
Width77.2 in70.7 in
Height69.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft374.7 ft3

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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 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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