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Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,222

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,218

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,492

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelArmadaArmadaForester
TrimSELE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,500 $42,000 $33,795
Base Invoice $32,325 $38,234 $31,569
Premium Package 4,600    
RWD 0 0  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Floor mats 220 220  
Interior air filter 50    
Cargo organizer 210 210 60
Cargo tray 50 50  
Cargo net 30 30 90
Preferred Package   1,000  
Tow Package   350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224
Roof rack crossbars     199
Universal garage door opener     76
Rear bumper protector     95
Class II trailer hitch     634
Premium Package 3,990    
RWD 0 0  
Sunroof 867 867  
Floor mats 167 167  
Interior air filter 37    
Cargo organizer 157 157 39
Cargo tray 45 45  
Cargo net 23 23 58
Preferred Package   867  
Tow Package   304  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145
Roof rack crossbars     117
Universal garage door opener     49
Rear bumper protector     61
Class II trailer hitch     475
Options (change) 6,160 2,860 1,577
Options (change) 5,286 2,430 1,073
Destination 780 780 850
Total Price $42,440 $45,640 $36,222
Total Invoice $38,391 $41,444 $33,492

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,983
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,531
Model Year200820082016
ModelArmadaArmadaForester
TrimSELE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine317hp V8317hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionA5A5CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-18275/60-20225/55-18
Total Price$42,440$45,640$36,222
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,440$44,065$34,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$38,391$41,444$33,492
Adjustments for Features0-1,430-1,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,391$40,014$31,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,623$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082016
ModelArmadaArmadaForester
TrimSELE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power flip-out rear side windows $125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class IV trailer hitch $300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Transmission temperature gauge $75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,115$7,690$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,430-1,632

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelArmadaForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase123.2 in103.9 in
Length207.7 in180.9 in
Width79.3 in70.7 in
Height77.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight5,302 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room63.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267577%
Total Not Requested80023%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.36 axle ratioNo
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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