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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,058

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,857

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,975

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelForesterForesterPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESE Off-RoadLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $30,280 $35,180 $36,080
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $28,054 $32,585 $33,418
Class II trailer hitch 295 295      
Skid plate (one) 110 110      
Cargo net 46 46      
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Premium Package     1,850    
Leather Package     1,850 1,850  
Floor mats     155 155 155
Class II trailer hitch 192 192      
Skid plate (one) 71 71      
Cargo net 30 30      
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Premium Package     1,605    
Leather Package     1,605 1,605  
Floor mats     106 106 106
Options (change) 538 721 3,855 2,005 155
Options (change) 349 468 3,316 1,711 106
Destination 625 625 780 780 780
Total Price $28,058 $29,241 $34,915 $37,965 $37,015
Total Invoice $25,975 $27,098 $32,150 $35,076 $34,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,937
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,332
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelForesterForesterPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESE Off-RoadLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4266hp V6266hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16265/65-17265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$28,058$29,241$34,915$37,965$37,015
Adjustments for Features-8750-1,795-3,970-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,183$29,241$33,120$33,995$33,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0$875$840
Total Invoice$25,975$27,098$32,150$35,076$34,304
Adjustments for Features-8100-1,653-3,668-2,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,165$27,098$30,497$31,408$31,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,933$0$911$976

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelForesterForesterPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESE Off-RoadLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0 $0
4WD, part-time w/low range   $1700 
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350  $350
Hill descent control   $250 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside moldings  $75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop $100   
Running boards  $350$350$350
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 $50
Skid plates   $150 
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0 
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,420$4,545$6,340$8,515$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$1,795$3,970$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-8100-1,653-3,668-2,831

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062008
ModelForesterPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in112.2 in
Length176.6 in192.3 in
Width68.3 in72.8 in
Height65.0 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.049.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%

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