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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: $36,755

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $10,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,058

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelOutbackPathfinder
Trim3.6R LimitedLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $40,240
Base Invoice $30,860 $37,264
Class II trailer hitch 550  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Cargo net 70  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Class II trailer hitch 412  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Cargo net 45  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 2,910 6,030
Options (change) 2,348 5,556
Destination 850 825
Total Price $36,755 $47,095
Total Invoice $34,058 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,049
Model Year20152012
ModelOutbackPathfinder
Trim3.6R LimitedLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6310hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$36,755$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,755$46,515
Total Invoice$34,058$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,058$43,107

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152012
ModelOutbackPathfinder
Trim3.6R LimitedLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $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 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,415$7,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-538

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152012
ModelOutbackPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in112.2 in
Length189.6 in192.3 in
Width72.4 in72.8 in
Height66.1 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
35.5 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.549.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

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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