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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: $28,395

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $2,501

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,364

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $2,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimSE2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,900 $28,495 $33,095
Base Invoice $24,224 $26,690 $30,927
Side curtain airbags 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 240 199 199
Floor mats 110    
Interior air filter 60    
Cargo organizer 150 60 60
Cargo cover 80 182 182
Class III trailer hitch 450    
Cargo net   90 90
Fog lights   386  
Class II trailer hitch   634 634
Side curtain airbags 607    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 179 129 129
Floor mats 74    
Interior air filter 44    
Cargo organizer 111 39 39
Cargo cover 60 118 118
Class III trailer hitch 360    
Cargo net   58 58
Fog lights   289  
Class II trailer hitch   475 475
Options (change) 1,790 1,551 1,165
Options (change) 1,435 1,108 819
Destination 705 850 850
Total Price $28,395 $30,896 $35,110
Total Invoice $26,364 $28,648 $32,596

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,638
Model Year200720152015
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimSE2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,395$30,896$35,110
Adjustments for Features0-4,230-6,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,395$26,666$28,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,774
Total Invoice$26,364$28,648$32,596
Adjustments for Features0-3,922-6,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,364$24,726$26,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,678

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720152015
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimSE2.0XT 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 
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  
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
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
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $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
Tow hook(s), front$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  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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  
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$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$3,140$7,370$9,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,230$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,922-6,192

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072015
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 Weight4,165 lb.3,624 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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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