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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: $35,818

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $10,542

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,168

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $9,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackPathfinder
Trim3.6RLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $38,120
Base Invoice $26,460 $35,304
Limited Package 3,400  
Sunroof 1,445  
Navigation system 1,550 1,850
Class II trailer hitch 353  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,080
4WD w/low range   2,200
Limited Package 3,207  
Sunroof 1,203  
Navigation system 1,294 1,605
Class II trailer hitch 229  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,105
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 6,748 7,430
Options (change) 5,933 6,851
Destination 775 810
Total Price $35,818 $46,360
Total Invoice $33,168 $42,965

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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: $7,307
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,799
Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackPathfinder
Trim3.6RLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6310hp V8
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17265/60-18
Total Price$35,818$46,360
Adjustments for Features0-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,818$43,125
Total Invoice$33,168$42,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,168$39,967

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackPathfinder
Trim3.6RLE
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 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
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 (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
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 bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,315$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,998

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in112.2 in
Length188.2 in192.3 in
Width71.7 in72.8 in
Height65.7 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
34.3 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested245071%
Total Not Requested102529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70092%
Total Not Requested658%
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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