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Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,485

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $4,059

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,416

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $2,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,670 $29,495 $36,090
Base Invoice $24,783 $27,607 $33,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 210 245 245
Floor mats 135    
Cargo cover 105 172  
Class III trailer hitch 480    
Rear bumper protector   98 98
Class II trailer hitch   619 619
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172 158 158
Floor mats 106    
Cargo cover 82 111  
Class III trailer hitch 388    
Rear bumper protector   63 63
Class II trailer hitch   464 464
Options (change) 930 1,134 962
Options (change) 748 796 685
Destination 885 915 915
Total Price $27,485 $31,544 $37,967
Total Invoice $26,416 $29,318 $35,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,823
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,574
Model Year201520182018
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$27,485$31,544$37,967
Adjustments for Features0-5,705-12,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,485$25,839$25,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$177$0
Total Invoice$26,416$29,318$35,275
Adjustments for Features0-5,302-11,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,416$24,016$23,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$174$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520182018
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,445$8,150$14,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,705$12,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,302-11,433

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152018
ModelXterraForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length178.7 in180.9 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height74.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,143 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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