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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: $33,388

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,596

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $36,060 $41,410
Base Invoice $26,707 $33,512 $38,477
Navigation system 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Rear bumper protector 78 200 200
Cargo cover 166    
Cargo tray 75    
iPod integration 223    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Satellite radio 453    
Remote start 432    
Class II trailer hitch 468    
Cargo Package   225 225
Premium Package   3,330  
Floor mats   210 210
4WD   1,690 1,690
Navigation system 1,501    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Rear bumper protector 51 153 153
Cargo cover 108    
Cargo tray 46    
iPod integration 145    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Satellite radio 340    
Remote start 324    
Class II trailer hitch 351    
Cargo Package   200 200
Premium Package   3,087  
Floor mats   159 159
4WD   1,569 1,569
Options (change) 4,198 5,655 2,325
Options (change) 3,194 5,168 2,081
Destination 695 885 885
Total Price $33,388 $42,600 $44,620
Total Invoice $30,596 $39,565 $41,443

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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: $4,192
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,307
Model Year201020152015
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp V6260hp 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$33,388$42,600$44,620
Adjustments for Features0-5,020-5,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,388$37,580$39,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520
Total Invoice$30,596$39,565$41,443
Adjustments for Features0-4,662-5,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,596$34,903$36,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201020152015
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
Heated steering wheel  $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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Surround sound$250  
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $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$5,420$10,440$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,020$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,662-5,127

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20102015
ModelForesterPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in114.2 in
Length179.5 in197.2 in
Width70.1 in77.2 in
Height65.9 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,290 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

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
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested150050%

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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