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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: $36,928

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,042

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,036

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $36,060 $41,410
Base Invoice $31,569 $33,512 $38,477
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Rear bumper protector 95 200 200
Cargo cover 182    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Roof rack crossbars 199 300 300
AC power outlet 415    
Remote start 445    
Door sill trim plates 38    
Class II trailer hitch 634    
Cargo Package   225 225
4WD   1,690 1,690
Floor mats   210 210
Class III trailer hitch   400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Rear bumper protector 61 153 153
Cargo cover 118    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Roof rack crossbars 117 254 254
AC power outlet 311    
Remote start 333    
Door sill trim plates 24    
Class II trailer hitch 475    
Cargo Package   200 200
4WD   1,569 1,569
Floor mats   159 159
Class III trailer hitch   351  
Options (change) 2,283 3,025 2,625
Options (change) 1,617 2,686 2,335
Destination 850 885 885
Total Price $36,928 $39,970 $44,920
Total Invoice $34,036 $37,083 $41,697

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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: $2,357
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,411
Model Year201620152015
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$36,928$39,970$44,920
Adjustments for Features0-685-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,928$39,285$41,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$34,036$37,083$41,697
Adjustments for Features0-636-3,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,036$36,447$38,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,922

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201620152015
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
PIN Code Access$10  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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$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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$6,380$7,065$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$685$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-636-3,328

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162015
ModelForesterPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in114.2 in
Length180.9 in197.2 in
Width70.7 in77.2 in
Height66.4 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,290 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
Nissan Pathfinder SL

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%

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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