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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: $30,945

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,574

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelArmadaArmadaForester
TrimSELE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,210 $45,110 $28,195
Base Invoice $33,880 $41,053 $26,409
Premium Package 4,600    
RWD 0 0  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Floor mats 220 220  
Interior air filter 50    
Cargo net 30 30 46
Cargo tray 50 50 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     82
Bodyside moldings     238
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Satellite radio     453
Class II trailer hitch     468
Premium Package 3,990    
RWD 0 0  
Sunroof 867 867  
Floor mats 167 167  
Interior air filter 37    
Cargo net 23 23 30
Cargo tray 45 45 46
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     54
Bodyside moldings     155
Wheel-lip moldings     324
Satellite radio     340
Class II trailer hitch     351
Options (change) 5,950 1,300 2,055
Options (change) 5,129 1,102 1,470
Destination 780 780 695
Total Price $43,940 $47,190 $30,945
Total Invoice $39,789 $42,935 $28,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,903
Model Year200920092009
ModelArmadaArmadaForester
TrimSELE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine317hp V8317hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA5A5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12265, 1280, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-18275/60-20225/55-17
Total Price$43,940$47,190$30,945
Adjustments for Features-345-1,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,595$45,220$30,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$39,789$42,935$28,574
Adjustments for Features-312-1,7920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,477$41,143$28,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,666$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092009
ModelArmadaArmadaForester
TrimSELE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
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 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$6,640$8,265$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$345$1,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-312-1,7920

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelArmadaForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase123.2 in103.0 in
Length207.7 in179.5 in
Width79.3 in70.1 in
Height77.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,302 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.0 in55.6 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 265W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187556%
Total Not Requested150044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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