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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: $31,054

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,866

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,697

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $37,500 $42,320
Base Invoice $26,116 $34,849 $39,321
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler 353    
Satellite radio 445    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Rear bumper protector 72 210 210
Cargo tray 75    
Class II trailer hitch 299    
Cargo Package   305 305
Premium Package   2,650  
Floor mats   235 235
Roof rack crossbars   355 355
4WD   1,690 1,690
4-speed automatic 909    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler 230    
Satellite radio 334    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Rear bumper protector 47 157 157
Cargo tray 46    
Class II trailer hitch 195    
Cargo Package   257 257
Premium Package   2,457  
Floor mats   187 187
Roof rack crossbars   286 286
4WD   1,569 1,569
Options (change) 2,514 5,445 2,795
Options (change) 1,936 4,913 2,456
Destination 645 975 975
Total Price $31,054 $43,920 $46,090
Total Invoice $28,697 $40,737 $42,752

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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: $4,596
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,369
Model Year200820182018
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$31,054$43,920$46,090
Adjustments for Features0-8,270-9,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,054$35,650$36,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020
Total Invoice$28,697$40,737$42,752
Adjustments for Features0-7,671-8,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,697$33,066$34,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$948

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200820182018
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
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 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$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$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$300
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
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
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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$5,545$13,815$14,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,270$9,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,671-8,738

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in114.2 in
Length176.6 in198.5 in
Width68.3 in77.2 in
Height65.0 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,432 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 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

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

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