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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: $28,125

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $1,504

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,044

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $1,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelXterraXterraForesterForester
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $27,295 $29,995
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $25,591 $28,084
Side curtain airbags 700 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230 185 185
Floor mats 110 110    
Interior air filter 60 60    
Cargo cover 80 80 166 166
Satellite radio 350 350 432 432
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900      
5-speed automatic 800      
Class III trailer hitch 440 440    
Bodyside moldings   110 240 240
Cargo net     48 48
Class II trailer hitch     468 468
Side curtain airbags 607 607    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171 120 120
Floor mats 74 74    
Interior air filter 44 44    
Cargo cover 60 60 108 108
Satellite radio 304 304 324 324
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780      
5-speed automatic 748      
Class III trailer hitch 345 345    
Bodyside moldings   77 156 156
Cargo net     31 31
Class II trailer hitch     351 351
Options (change) 3,670 2,080 1,539 1,539
Options (change) 3,133 1,682 1,090 1,090
Destination 605 605 795 795
Total Price $28,125 $28,435 $29,629 $32,329
Total Invoice $26,044 $26,370 $27,476 $29,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,301
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,217
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelXterraXterraForesterForester
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5A5T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 980, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,125$28,435$29,629$32,329
Adjustments for Features0-655-2,285-5,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,125$27,780$27,344$26,479
Cost Above Minimum$345$0$865$0
Total Invoice$26,044$26,370$27,476$29,969
Adjustments for Features0-607-2,119-5,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,044$25,763$25,357$24,546
Cost Above Minimum$281$0$811$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelXterraXterraForesterForester
TrimOff RoadSE2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo tray   $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop  $100$100
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one) $50  
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof, large   $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
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 
All-terrain tires$0   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,710$3,365$4,995$8,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$655$2,285$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-607-2,119-5,423

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
ModelXterraForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length178.7 in169.5 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height74.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17524%
Total Not Requested55076%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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