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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: $30,683

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,087

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,399

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $36,060 $41,410
Base Invoice $26,116 $33,512 $38,477
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler 353    
Satellite radio 445    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Class II trailer hitch 295    
4-speed automatic 800    
Cargo Package   225 225
Floor mats   210 210
Roof rack crossbars   300 300
4WD   1,690 1,690
Class III trailer hitch   400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler 230    
Satellite radio 334    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Class II trailer hitch 192    
4-speed automatic 727    
Cargo Package   200 200
Floor mats   159 159
Roof rack crossbars   254 254
4WD   1,569 1,569
Class III trailer hitch   351  
Options (change) 2,163 2,825 2,425
Options (change) 1,658 2,533 2,182
Destination 625 885 885
Total Price $30,683 $39,770 $44,720
Total Invoice $28,399 $36,930 $41,544

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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: $4,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,995
Model Year200720152015
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$30,683$39,770$44,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,885-7,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,683$34,885$36,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$28,399$36,930$41,544
Adjustments for Features0-4,536-7,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,399$32,394$34,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,918

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200720152015
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Navigation system  $600
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,195$10,080$12,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,885$7,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,536-7,232

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20072015
ModelForesterPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in114.2 in
Length176.6 in197.2 in
Width68.3 in77.2 in
Height65.0 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,290 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.047.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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