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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: $32,113

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,917

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,726

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelMuranoMuranoForester
TrimSLLE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,230 $38,960 $28,195
Base Invoice $34,286 $35,878 $26,409
Navigation system 1,850   1,800
Floor mats 195 195  
Rear bumper protector 100   78
Cargo cover 230 230 166
AWD 1,600 1,600  
Platinum Edition   2,020  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Bodyside moldings     238
Universal garage door opener     82
iPod integration     223
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system 1,605   1,650
Floor mats 147 147  
Rear bumper protector 78   51
Cargo cover 193 193 108
AWD 1,471 1,471  
Platinum Edition   1,836  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Bodyside moldings     155
Universal garage door opener     54
iPod integration     145
Satellite radio     340
Options (change) 3,975 4,045 3,223
Options (change) 3,494 3,647 2,622
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $42,030 $43,830 $32,113
Total Invoice $38,605 $40,350 $29,726

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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: $7,682
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,826
Model Year201220122009
ModelMuranoMuranoForester
TrimSLLE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp 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$42,030$43,830$32,113
Adjustments for Features-2,235-3,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,795$40,695$32,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0
Total Invoice$38,605$40,350$29,726
Adjustments for Features-2,053-2,8860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,552$37,464$29,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122009
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 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$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 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0$0
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$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$7,505$8,405$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$3,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,053-2,8860

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested18524%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano LE

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Paint, special black0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested64078%
Total Not Requested18522%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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