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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: $32,573

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $13,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202017
ModelForesterPathfinder
TrimPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $42,070
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Eyesight Package 1,695  
Rear bumper protector 98 205
Remote start 455  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Roof rack crossbars 181 355
Cargo cover 172  
Cargo tray 80  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Power liftgate 450  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Cargo Package   305
Floor mats   225
4WD   1,690
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Eyesight Package 1,412  
Rear bumper protector 63 153
Remote start 341  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Roof rack crossbars 117 286
Cargo cover 111  
Cargo tray 52  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Power liftgate 413  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Cargo Package   257
Floor mats   175
4WD   1,569
Options (change) 4,168 2,780
Options (change) 3,243 2,440
Destination 1,010 960
Total Price $32,573 $45,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,647
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,124
Model Year20202017
ModelForesterPathfinder
TrimPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4284hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/55-20
Total Price$32,573$45,810
Adjustments for Features0-6,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,573$39,220

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20202017
ModelForesterPathfinder
TrimPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,775$12,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,112

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20202017
ModelForesterPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in114.2 in
Length182.1 in198.5 in
Width71.5 in77.2 in
Height67.5 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,432 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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
35.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.447.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested72533%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

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