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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: $38,336

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,979

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,514

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelForesterPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $36,080
Base Invoice $33,675 $33,418
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Cargo net 68  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Roof rack crossbars 181  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Navigation system   2,400
Floor mats   155
5.6L V8   1,700
4WD w/low range   2,200
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Cargo net 44  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Navigation system   2,082
Floor mats   106
5.6L V8   1,573
4WD w/low range   2,034
Options (change) 1,331 6,455
Options (change) 924 5,795
Destination 915 780
Total Price $38,336 $43,315
Total Invoice $35,514 $39,993

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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: $8,364
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,615
Model Year20182008
ModelForesterPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4310hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/60-18
Total Price$38,336$43,315
Adjustments for Features-3,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,951$43,315
Total Invoice$35,514$39,993
Adjustments for Features-3,1360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,378$39,993

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182008
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
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$11,475$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1360

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,653 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 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested404%
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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