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Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,161

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,934

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,416

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelOutbackPathfinder
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $40,240
Base Invoice $29,367 $37,264
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Class II trailer hitch 369  
Navigation system 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 77  
Cargo net 42  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Class II trailer hitch 240  
Navigation system 1,823  
Universal garage door opener 50  
Cargo net 28  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 3,871 6,030
Options (change) 3,354 5,556
Destination 695 825
Total Price $36,161 $47,095
Total Invoice $33,416 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,499
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,046
Model Year20092012
ModelOutbackPathfinder
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4310hp V8
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/60-18
Total Price$36,161$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,161$43,660
Total Invoice$33,416$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,416$40,462

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092012
ModelOutbackPathfinder
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop$100 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,800$10,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,183

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092012
ModelOutbackPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.2 in
Length188.7 in192.3 in
Width69.7 in72.8 in
Height63.2 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 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
33.5 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.549.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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