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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: $38,468

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,342

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,341

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelForesterPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $42,070
Base Invoice $30,836 $39,089
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400  
Rear bumper protector 92 205
Universal garage door opener 74  
Remote start 436  
Roof rack crossbars 199 355
Cargo cover 182  
AC power outlet 409  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Class II trailer hitch 622  
4WD   1,690
Cargo Package   305
Floor mats   225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087  
Rear bumper protector 59 153
Universal garage door opener 48  
Remote start 328  
Roof rack crossbars 117 286
Cargo cover 118  
AC power outlet 306  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Class II trailer hitch 466  
4WD   1,569
Cargo Package   257
Floor mats   175
Options (change) 4,648 2,780
Options (change) 3,680 2,440
Destination 825 960
Total Price $38,468 $45,810
Total Invoice $35,341 $42,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,572
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,651
Model Year20142017
ModelForesterPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4284hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-20
Total Price$38,468$45,810
Adjustments for Features0-3,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,468$42,040
Total Invoice$35,341$42,489
Adjustments for Features0-3,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,341$38,992

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20142017
ModelForesterPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,545$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,497

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20142017
ModelForesterPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in114.2 in
Length180.9 in198.5 in
Width70.7 in77.2 in
Height66.4 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,432 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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		34.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.447.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft379.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

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