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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: $35,238

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,666

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
ModelForesterPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $37,050
Base Invoice $30,927 $34,315
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Cargo net 90  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   155
5.6L V8   1,200
Navigation system   1,850
4WD w/low range   2,200
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Cargo net 58  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   107
5.6L V8   1,217
Navigation system   1,605
4WD w/low range   2,033
Options (change) 1,293 7,505
Options (change) 889 6,905
Destination 850 800
Total Price $35,238 $45,355
Total Invoice $32,666 $42,020

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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: $7,687
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,103
Model Year20152010
ModelForesterPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4310hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/60-18
Total Price$35,238$45,355
Adjustments for Features0-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,238$42,925
Total Invoice$32,666$42,020
Adjustments for Features0-2,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,666$39,769

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152010
ModelForesterPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,710$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,251

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152010
ModelForesterPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in192.3 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height66.4 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.449.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
SD Card slot25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested765100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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