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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: $38,776

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,845

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $33,675 $33,837 $38,663
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Rear bumper protector 98 205 205
Universal garage door opener 120    
Roof rack crossbars 181 355 355
Remote start 455    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Class II trailer hitch 619    
Premium Package   3,330  
4WD   1,690 1,690
Cargo Package   305 305
Floor mats   210 210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Rear bumper protector 63 153 153
Universal garage door opener 78    
Roof rack crossbars 117 286 286
Remote start 341    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Class II trailer hitch 464    
Premium Package   3,087  
4WD   1,569 1,569
Cargo Package   257 257
Floor mats   159 159
Options (change) 1,771 6,095 2,765
Options (change) 1,255 5,511 2,424
Destination 915 900 900
Total Price $38,776 $43,405 $45,275
Total Invoice $35,845 $40,248 $41,987

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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: $5,649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,346
Model Year201820162016
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.0XT TouringSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$38,776$43,405$45,275
Adjustments for Features-1,0200-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,756$43,405$44,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,470
Total Invoice$35,845$40,248$41,987
Adjustments for Features-9430-371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,902$40,248$41,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,368

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201820162016
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 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
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$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$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$300
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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
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$9,135$8,115$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-9430-371

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested135045%
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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