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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: $35,568

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $8,142

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,935

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $7,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelOutbackPathfinderPathfinder
Trim3.6RSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $37,500 $42,320
Base Invoice $26,369 $34,849 $39,321
Limited Package 3,300    
Navigation system 1,550    
Sunroof 1,445    
Class II trailer hitch 353    
Cargo Package   305 305
Premium Package   2,650  
Roof rack crossbars   355 355
Floor mats   235 235
4WD   1,690 1,690
Limited Package 3,115    
Navigation system 1,294    
Sunroof 1,203    
Class II trailer hitch 229    
Cargo Package   257 257
Premium Package   2,457  
Roof rack crossbars   286 286
Floor mats   187 187
4WD   1,569 1,569
Options (change) 6,648 5,235 2,585
Options (change) 5,841 4,756 2,299
Destination 725 975 975
Total Price $35,568 $43,710 $45,880
Total Invoice $32,935 $40,580 $42,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,130
Model Year201120182018
ModelOutbackPathfinderPathfinder
Trim3.6RSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$35,568$43,710$45,880
Adjustments for Features0-5,940-7,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,568$37,770$38,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020
Total Invoice$32,935$40,580$42,595
Adjustments for Features0-5,515-6,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,935$35,065$36,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$948

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201120182018
ModelOutbackPathfinderPathfinder
Trim3.6RSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
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 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,250$10,190$11,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,940$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,515-6,582

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112018
ModelOutbackPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in114.2 in
Length188.2 in198.5 in
Width71.7 in77.2 in
Height65.7 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.4,432 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
34.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.347.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272574%
Total Not Requested97526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
235/55R20 tires400No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested145062%

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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