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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: $36,463

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $902

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,792

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringSELE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $30,280 $36,080
Base Invoice $32,028 $28,054 $33,418
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Class II trailer hitch 634    
Roof rack crossbars 199    
Cargo net 90    
Rear bumper protector 95    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Airbag Package   700  
Premium Package   1,850  
Leather Package   1,850  
Floor mats   155 155
Satellite radio   150  
5.6L V8   1,600 1,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Class II trailer hitch 475    
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Cargo net 58    
Rear bumper protector 61    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Airbag Package   607  
Premium Package   1,605  
Leather Package   1,605  
Floor mats   106 106
Satellite radio   131  
5.6L V8   1,479 1,573
Options (change) 1,293 6,305 1,855
Options (change) 889 5,533 1,679
Destination 875 780 780
Total Price $36,463 $37,365 $38,715
Total Invoice $33,792 $34,367 $35,877

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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: $4,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,106
Model Year201720082008
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringSELE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$36,463$37,365$38,715
Adjustments for Features-3,8100-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,653$37,365$38,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,190
Total Invoice$33,792$34,367$35,877
Adjustments for Features-3,5310-148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,261$34,367$35,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,362

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201720082008
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringSELE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
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
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$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$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Storage compartment under second row seats $50$50
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 plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,850$6,040$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,810$0$160
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5310-148

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20172008
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.4,779 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112575%
Total Not Requested37525%
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%
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400
FeatureValueRequested?
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
265/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400
FeatureValueRequested?
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
265/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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