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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: $28,595

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $107

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,548

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT   
Difference: $9

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,900 $26,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $24,224 $24,582 $26,409
Side curtain airbags 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 240 183 183
Floor mats 110    
Interior air filter 60    
Cargo cover 80 166 166
Satellite radio 350 453 453
Class III trailer hitch 450    
Cargo net   46 46
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Skid plate (one)   258 258
Class II trailer hitch   468 468
Side curtain airbags 607    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 179 119 119
Floor mats 74    
Interior air filter 44    
Cargo cover 60 108 108
Satellite radio 304 340 340
Class III trailer hitch 360    
Cargo net   30 30
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Skid plate (one)   168 168
Class II trailer hitch   351 351
Options (change) 1,990 1,812 1,812
Options (change) 1,628 1,271 1,271
Destination 705 695 695
Total Price $28,595 $28,702 $30,702
Total Invoice $26,557 $26,548 $28,375

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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: $2,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,369
Model Year200720092009
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 980, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,595$28,702$30,702
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,595$27,222$26,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,050$0
Total Invoice$26,557$26,548$28,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,369-4,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,557$25,179$24,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$991$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720092009
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimSE2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
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 rails $250$250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop $100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$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 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$2,815$4,295$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,369-4,187

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072009
ModelXterraForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length178.7 in179.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
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%

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