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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: $32,098

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $17,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelArmadaArmadaForester
TrimSLPlatinumPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,320 $52,220 $27,395
Floor mats 230 230  
Interior air filter 50    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600    
Sunroof 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Class II trailer hitch     619
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     55
Rear bumper protector     98
Universal garage door opener     120
Roof rack crossbars     181
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Power liftgate     450
Eyesight Package     1,695
Floor mats 179 179  
Interior air filter 42    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,388    
Sunroof 867    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Class II trailer hitch     464
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     35
Rear bumper protector     63
Universal garage door opener     78
Roof rack crossbars     117
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Power liftgate     413
Eyesight Package     1,412
Options (change) 2,880 230 3,693
Options (change) 2,476 179 2,889
Destination 995 995 1,010
Total Price $49,195 $53,445 $32,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,842
Model Year201220122020
ModelArmadaArmadaForester
TrimSLPlatinumPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine317hp V8317hp V8182hp H4
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12265, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20275/60-20225/60-17
Total Price$49,195$53,445$32,098
Adjustments for Features-1,080-2,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,115$50,825$32,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,710$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122020
ModelArmadaArmadaForester
TrimSLPlatinumPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Power flip-out rear side windows $125 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot $25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information $25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0 $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Transmission temperature gauge$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Total Value of Features$9,755$11,295$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$2,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-982-2,3870

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
ModelArmadaForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase123.2 in105.1 in
Length207.7 in182.1 in
Width79.3 in71.5 in
Height77.2 in67.5 in
Curb Weight5,302 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

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 mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

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