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Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,744

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,011

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,492

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelMuranoMuranoForester
TrimSLLE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,230 $37,260 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,930 $34,315 $26,116
Leather Package 1,600    
Premium Package 1,000    
Floor mats 120 120  
Cargo tray 95 95 75
Class II trailer hitch 690 690 299
Roof rack crossbars 190 190  
AWD 1,600    
Panoramic sunroof 1,170 1,170  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 280    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Universal garage door opener     87
Cargo organizer     115
Satellite radio     445
Leather Package 1,388    
Premium Package 867    
Floor mats 90 90  
Cargo tray 70 70 46
Class II trailer hitch 584 584 195
Roof rack crossbars 146 146  
AWD 1,471    
Panoramic sunroof 1,015 1,015  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 246    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Universal garage door opener     56
Cargo organizer     72
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 6,745 2,265 2,204
Options (change) 5,877 1,905 1,731
Destination 780 780 645
Total Price $36,755 $40,305 $30,744
Total Invoice $33,587 $37,000 $28,492

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,591
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,884
Model Year200920092008
ModelMuranoMuranoForester
TrimSLLE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTA4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$36,755$40,305$30,744
Adjustments for Features-2,420-4,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,335$36,035$30,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0
Total Invoice$33,587$37,000$28,492
Adjustments for Features-2,211-3,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,376$33,080$28,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,704$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092008
ModelMuranoMuranoForester
TrimSLLE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
iPod integration $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700 
Total Value of Features$7,840$9,690$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$4,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,211-3,9200

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelMuranoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in99.4 in
Length188.5 in176.6 in
Width74.1 in68.3 in
Height67.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.6 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Roof rails250Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested87556%
Total Not Requested67544%

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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