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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: $28,745

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $1,093

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,668

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $1,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimSESports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,900 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,224 $25,297 $26,116
Side curtain airbags 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 240 183 183
Floor mats 110    
Cargo cover 80    
Interior air filter 60    
Cargo organizer 150 115 115
Satellite radio 350 445 445
Class III trailer hitch 450    
4-speed automatic   1,000 1,000
Cargo net   46 46
Skid plate (one)   110 110
Class II trailer hitch   299 299
Side curtain airbags 607    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 179 119 119
Floor mats 74    
Cargo cover 60    
Interior air filter 44    
Cargo organizer 111 72 72
Satellite radio 304 334 334
Class III trailer hitch 360    
4-speed automatic   909 909
Cargo net   30 30
Skid plate (one)   71 71
Class II trailer hitch   195 195
Options (change) 2,140 2,198 2,198
Options (change) 1,739 1,730 1,730
Destination 705 645 645
Total Price $28,745 $29,838 $30,738
Total Invoice $26,668 $27,672 $28,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,337
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,264
Model Year200720082008
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimSESports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5A4A4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,745$29,838$30,738
Adjustments for Features0-2,055-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,745$27,783$27,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0
Total Invoice$26,668$27,672$28,491
Adjustments for Features0-1,906-3,087
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,668$25,766$25,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720082008
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimSESports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop $100$100
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$3,615$5,670$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,906-3,087

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModelXterraForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length178.7 in176.6 in
Width72.8 in68.3 in
Height74.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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