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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: $33,013

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $8,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120142014
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
TrimPremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $35,250 $39,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Rear bumper protector 98 200 200
Cargo cover 172    
Cargo tray 80    
Roof rack crossbars 181 300 300
Universal garage door opener 120    
Power liftgate 450    
Eyesight Package 1,695    
Remote start 455    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Class II trailer hitch 619    
Cargo Package   225 225
Premium Package   2,650  
Floor mats   210 210
4WD   1,600 1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Rear bumper protector 63 153 153
Cargo cover 111    
Cargo tray 52    
Roof rack crossbars 117 254 254
Universal garage door opener 78    
Power liftgate 413    
Eyesight Package 1,412    
Remote start 341    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Class II trailer hitch 464    
Cargo Package   200 200
Premium Package   2,437  
Floor mats   159 159
4WD   1,474 1,474
Options (change) 4,168 5,185 2,535
Options (change) 3,243 4,677 2,240
Destination 1,050 860 860
Total Price $33,013 $41,295 $43,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,499
Model Year202120142014
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
TrimPremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$33,013$41,295$43,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,440-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,013$38,855$40,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,700

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year202120142014
ModelForesterPathfinderPathfinder
TrimPremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300 
Sunroof $900 
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50  
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$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
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,375$9,815$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,440$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,248-2,570

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20212014
ModelForesterPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in114.2 in
Length182.1 in197.2 in
Width71.5 in77.2 in
Height67.5 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,290 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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested115056%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

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