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Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,878

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,257

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,221

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelMuranoMuranoForester
TrimSLLE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,230 $37,260 $28,495
Base Invoice $26,930 $34,315 $26,707
Leather Package 1,600    
Premium Package 1,000    
Floor mats 120 120  
Cargo tray 95 95 75
Class II trailer hitch 690 690 468
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,800
Panoramic sunroof 1,170 1,170  
AWD 1,600    
Bodyside moldings     238
Universal garage door opener     82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo cover     166
iPod integration     223
Satellite radio     453
Leather Package 1,388    
Premium Package 867    
Floor mats 90 90  
Cargo tray 70 70 46
Class II trailer hitch 584 584 351
Navigation system 1,605 1,605 1,501
Panoramic sunroof 1,015 1,015  
AWD 1,471    
Bodyside moldings     155
Universal garage door opener     54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Cargo cover     108
iPod integration     145
Satellite radio     340
Options (change) 8,125 3,925 3,688
Options (change) 7,090 3,364 2,819
Destination 780 780 695
Total Price $38,135 $41,965 $32,878
Total Invoice $34,800 $38,459 $30,221

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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: $4,272
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,680
Model Year200920092010
ModelMuranoMuranoForester
TrimSLLE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTT4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$38,135$41,965$32,878
Adjustments for Features-985-3,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,150$38,930$32,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,780$0
Total Invoice$34,800$38,459$30,221
Adjustments for Features-899-2,7810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,901$35,678$30,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,777$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092010
ModelMuranoMuranoForester
TrimSLLE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
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 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700 
Total Value of Features$6,430$8,480$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$3,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-899-2,7810

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
ModelMuranoForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in103.0 in
Length188.5 in179.5 in
Width74.1 in70.1 in
Height67.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
A/V input jacks25No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Roof rails250Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested77550%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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