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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: $35,938

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,308

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelForesterPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $36,310
Base Invoice $31,569 $33,630
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Cargo net 90  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Floor mats   155
Sunroof   1,000
5.6L V8   1,700
4WD w/low range   2,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Cargo net 58  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Floor mats   107
Sunroof   867
5.6L V8   1,574
4WD w/low range   2,034
Options (change) 1,293 5,055
Options (change) 889 4,582
Destination 850 780
Total Price $35,938 $42,145
Total Invoice $33,308 $38,992

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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: $5,777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,286
Model Year20162009
ModelForesterPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4310hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/60-18
Total Price$35,938$42,145
Adjustments for Features0-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,938$41,715
Total Invoice$33,308$38,992
Adjustments for Features0-398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,308$38,594

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162009
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 
PIN Code Access$10 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$8,070$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-398

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162009
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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