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Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,125

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $1,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062019
ModelXterraXterraForester
TrimOff RoadSEPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $26,695
Side curtain airbags 700 700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230 245
Floor mats 110 110  
Interior air filter 60 60  
Cargo cover 80 80 172
Satellite radio 350 350  
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900    
5-speed automatic 800    
Class III trailer hitch 440 440  
Bodyside moldings   110  
Cargo net     68
Fog lights     382
Class II trailer hitch     619
Side curtain airbags 607 607  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171 158
Floor mats 74 74  
Interior air filter 44 44  
Cargo cover 60 60 111
Satellite radio 304 304  
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780    
5-speed automatic 748    
Class III trailer hitch 345 345  
Bodyside moldings   77  
Cargo net     44
Fog lights     286
Class II trailer hitch     464
Options (change) 3,670 2,080 1,486
Options (change) 3,133 1,682 1,063
Destination 605 605 975
Total Price $28,125 $28,435 $29,156

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,839
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,020
Model Year200620062019
ModelXterraXterraForester
TrimOff RoadSEPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17225/60-17
Total Price$28,125$28,435$29,156
Adjustments for Features0-655-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,125$27,780$24,941
Cost Above Minimum$345$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062019
ModelXterraXterraForester
TrimOff RoadSEPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one) $50 
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tubular side steps $350 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,785$3,440$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$655$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-607-295

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062019
ModelXterraForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length178.7 in182.1 in
Width72.8 in71.5 in
Height74.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft376.1 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 Premium

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

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