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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: $35,235

Nissan Pathfinder SE   
Difference: $608

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,242

Nissan Pathfinder SE   
Difference: $1,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringSESE Off-Road
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $26,650 $31,450
Base Invoice $31,569 $24,647 $29,085
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Class II trailer hitch 634    
Cargo net 90    
Roof rack crossbars 199    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Airbag Package   700 700
Leather Package   1,400 1,400
Bodyside moldings   140 140
Comfort Package   1,550  
Premium Package   1,700 1,700
Floor mats   140 140
Satellite radio   350 350
4WD, part-time w/low range   2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Class II trailer hitch 475    
Cargo net 58    
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Airbag Package   607 607
Leather Package   1,214 1,214
Bodyside moldings   98 98
Comfort Package   1,345  
Premium Package   1,474 1,474
Floor mats   99 99
Satellite radio   304 304
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,849  
Options (change) 1,198 7,980 4,430
Options (change) 828 6,990 3,796
Destination 850 605 605
Total Price $35,843 $35,235 $36,485
Total Invoice $33,247 $32,242 $33,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $172
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $281
Model Year201620062006
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringSESE Off-Road
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A5A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/70-16265/75-16
Total Price$35,843$35,235$36,485
Adjustments for Features-7800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,063$35,235$36,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$33,247$32,242$33,486
Adjustments for Features-7240-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,523$32,242$33,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,015

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201620062006
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringSESE Off-Road
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250 $250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,995$7,215$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7240-229

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162006
ModelForesterPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in187.6 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height66.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,629 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 in39.9 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 SE

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45535%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested130069%
Total Not Requested57531%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112575%
Total Not Requested37525%

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