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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: $30,862

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,378

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,569

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelArmadaArmadaForester
TrimSELE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,210 $45,110 $27,895
Base Invoice $33,880 $41,053 $26,116
Premium Package 4,600    
RWD 0 0  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Interior air filter 50    
Floor mats 220 220  
Cargo net 30 30 46
Cargo tray 50 50 75
Cargo organizer 210 210 115
Roof rack crossbars 90    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear bumper protector     72
Universal garage door opener     87
Class II trailer hitch     299
Satellite radio     445
Premium Package 3,990    
RWD 0 0  
Sunroof 867 867  
Interior air filter 37    
Floor mats 167 167  
Cargo net 23 23 30
Cargo tray 45 45 46
Cargo organizer 157 157 72
Roof rack crossbars 63    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Rear bumper protector     47
Universal garage door opener     56
Class II trailer hitch     195
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 6,250 1,510 2,322
Options (change) 5,349 1,259 1,808
Destination 780 780 645
Total Price $44,240 $47,400 $30,862
Total Invoice $40,009 $43,092 $28,569

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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: $11,733
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,952
Model Year200920092008
ModelArmadaArmadaForester
TrimSELE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine317hp V8317hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA5A5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12265, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-18275/60-20215/55-17
Total Price$44,240$47,400$30,862
Adjustments for Features-1,645-3,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,595$44,180$30,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0
Total Invoice$40,009$43,092$28,569
Adjustments for Features-1,488-2,9270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,521$40,165$28,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,644$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092008
ModelArmadaArmadaForester
TrimSELE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Transmission temperature gauge $75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$6,690$8,265$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,645$3,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,488-2,9270

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelArmadaForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase123.2 in99.4 in
Length207.7 in176.6 in
Width79.3 in68.3 in
Height77.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,302 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft357.7 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
Compass0Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
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%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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