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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: $33,277

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,948

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,757

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelMuranoMuranoForester
TrimSLLE2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,230 $38,960 $29,995
Base Invoice $34,286 $35,878 $28,084
Navigation system 1,850   1,600
Floor mats 195 195  
Rear bumper protector 100   78
Cargo cover 230 230 166
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 195
AWD 1,600 1,600  
Platinum Edition   2,020  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Bodyside moldings     240
Universal garage door opener     93
Navigation system 1,605   1,335
Floor mats 147 147  
Rear bumper protector 78   51
Cargo cover 193 193 108
Roof rack crossbars 154 154 117
AWD 1,471 1,471  
Platinum Edition   1,836  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Bodyside moldings     156
Universal garage door opener     61
Options (change) 4,170 4,240 2,557
Options (change) 3,648 3,801 1,948
Destination 825 825 725
Total Price $42,225 $44,025 $33,277
Total Invoice $38,759 $40,504 $30,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,503
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,676
Model Year201220122011
ModelMuranoMuranoForester
TrimSLLE2.5 XT Touring
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$42,225$44,025$33,277
Adjustments for Features-1,445-2,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,780$41,680$33,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$0
Total Invoice$38,759$40,504$30,757
Adjustments for Features-1,326-2,1570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,433$38,347$30,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$914$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122011
ModelMuranoMuranoForester
TrimSLLE2.5 XT Touring
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Climate Control 
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 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$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 release, second row seats  $50
Power-folding second row seats$700$700 
Total Value of Features$7,030$7,930$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$2,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,326-2,1570

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested62580%
Total Not Requested16020%

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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested66581%
Total Not Requested16019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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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