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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: $33,088

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,797

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,447

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $36,100 $42,070
Base Invoice $26,409 $33,550 $39,089
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Satellite radio 453    
iPod integration 223    
Rear bumper protector 78 205 205
Remote start 432    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Cargo cover 166    
Cargo tray 75    
Navigation system 1,800    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Premium Package   3,400  
Cargo Package   305 305
4WD   1,690 1,690
Floor mats   225 225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Satellite radio 340    
iPod integration 145    
Rear bumper protector 51 153 153
Remote start 324    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Cargo cover 108    
Cargo tray 46    
Navigation system 1,650    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Premium Package   3,151  
Cargo Package   257 257
4WD   1,569 1,569
Floor mats   175 175
Options (change) 4,198 5,825 2,425
Options (change) 3,343 5,305 2,154
Destination 695 960 960
Total Price $33,088 $42,885 $45,455
Total Invoice $30,447 $39,815 $42,203

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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: $4,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,104
Model Year200920172017
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionT4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$33,088$42,885$45,455
Adjustments for Features0-5,670-7,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,088$37,215$37,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$30,447$39,815$42,203
Adjustments for Features0-5,264-7,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,447$34,551$35,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$531

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200920172017
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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 (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 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
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
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
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
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
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,570$11,240$13,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,670$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,264-7,121

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092017
ModelForesterPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in114.2 in
Length179.5 in198.5 in
Width70.1 in77.2 in
Height65.9 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,432 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.547.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested135047%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

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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