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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: $33,666

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $18,319

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,067

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $17,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelArmadaForester
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,780 $29,895
Base Invoice $47,119 $27,992
Floor mats 210  
Rugged Package   887
Navigation system   1,000
Class II trailer hitch   468
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Floor mats 161  
Rugged Package   608
Navigation system   888
Class II trailer hitch   351
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Options (change) 210 2,996
Options (change) 161 2,300
Destination 995 775
Total Price $51,985 $33,666
Total Invoice $48,275 $31,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,584
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,668
Model Year20152012
ModelArmadaForester
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine317hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20225/55-17
Total Price$51,985$33,666
Adjustments for Features-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,250$33,666
Total Invoice$48,275$31,067
Adjustments for Features-2,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,735$31,067

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
ModelArmadaForester
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$9,345$6,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5400

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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