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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: $30,486

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,270

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelForesterPathfinder
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $38,120
Base Invoice $26,116 $35,304
Class II trailer hitch 295  
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 46  
Skid plate (one) 110  
4-speed automatic 800  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,080
Navigation system   1,850
4WD w/low range   2,200
Class II trailer hitch 192  
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 30  
Skid plate (one) 71  
4-speed automatic 727  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,105
Navigation system   1,605
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 1,966 7,430
Options (change) 1,529 6,851
Destination 625 810
Total Price $30,486 $46,360
Total Invoice $28,270 $42,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,926
Model Year20072011
ModelForesterPathfinder
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4310hp V8
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17265/60-18
Total Price$30,486$46,360
Adjustments for Features0-6,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,486$40,135
Total Invoice$28,270$42,965
Adjustments for Features0-5,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,270$37,196

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20072011
ModelForesterPathfinder
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,120$11,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,769

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20072011
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 Weight3,350 lb.5,020 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 LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested765100%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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