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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: $31,058

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $9,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212010
ModelForesterPathfinder
TrimPremiumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $37,050
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
All Weather Package 500  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Roof rack crossbars 181  
Fog lights 382  
Cargo net 68  
Rear bumper protector 98  
4.0L V6   0
Floor mats   155
4WD w/low range   2,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
All Weather Package 417  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Fog lights 286  
Cargo net 44  
Rear bumper protector 63  
4.0L V6   0
Floor mats   107
4WD w/low range   2,033
Options (change) 2,213 2,355
Options (change) 1,627 2,140
Destination 1,050 800
Total Price $31,058 $40,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,312
Model Year20212010
ModelForesterPathfinder
TrimPremiumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4266hp V6
TransmissionCVTT5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17265/60-18
Total Price$31,058$40,205
Adjustments for Features0-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,058$36,680

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20212010
ModelForesterPathfinder
TrimPremiumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
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
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $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 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,425$9,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,266

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20212010
ModelForesterPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.2 in
Length182.1 in192.3 in
Width71.5 in72.8 in
Height67.5 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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
35.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.449.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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