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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,137

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $6,248

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,407

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $5,885

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderOutback
TrimSLPlatinum3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,500 $42,320 $28,295
Base Invoice $34,849 $39,321 $26,460
Cargo Package 305 305  
Premium Package 2,650    
Roof rack crossbars 355 355  
Floor mats 235 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 365 365 319
Limited Package     3,400
Navigation system     1,550
Class II trailer hitch     353
Sunroof     1,445
Cargo Package 257 257  
Premium Package 2,457    
Roof rack crossbars 286 286  
Floor mats 187 187  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 281 281 239
Limited Package     3,207
Navigation system     1,294
Class II trailer hitch     229
Sunroof     1,203
Options (change) 3,910 1,260 7,067
Options (change) 3,468 1,011 6,172
Destination 975 975 775
Total Price $42,385 $44,555 $36,137
Total Invoice $39,292 $41,307 $33,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,308
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,233
Model Year201820182012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderOutback
TrimSLPlatinum3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine284hp V6284hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionCVTCVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20225/60-17
Total Price$42,385$44,555$36,137
Adjustments for Features-3,940-5,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,445$39,465$36,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$0
Total Invoice$39,292$41,307$33,407
Adjustments for Features-3,652-4,7190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,640$36,588$33,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$948$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderOutback
TrimSLPlatinum3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $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/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$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Moving object detection, front$25$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 (4 wire)  $125
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 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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 recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,190$9,340$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,940$5,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,652-4,7190

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182012
ModelPathfinderOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.2 in107.9 in
Length198.5 in188.2 in
Width77.2 in71.7 in
Height69.6 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in37.8 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 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft371.3 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
235/55R20 tires400No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested145062%

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 Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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