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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: $33,514

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $11,481

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,234

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $10,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelOutbackPathfinder
Trim3.6RLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $40,240
Base Invoice $26,643 $37,264
Limited Package 3,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Class II trailer hitch 353  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Limited Package 3,391  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Class II trailer hitch 229  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 4,224 3,930
Options (change) 3,796 3,613
Destination 795 825
Total Price $33,514 $44,995
Total Invoice $31,234 $41,702

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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: $8,246
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,470
Model Year20132012
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$33,514$44,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,514$41,760
Total Invoice$31,234$41,702
Adjustments for Features0-2,998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,234$38,704

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20132012
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
Rearview camera $200
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$100 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$5,540$8,775
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 Year20132012
ModelOutbackPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in112.2 in
Length189.0 in192.3 in
Width71.7 in72.8 in
Height65.7 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,613 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
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested245072%
Total Not Requested97528%

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%

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