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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: $28,925

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $1,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,024

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $1,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelXterraForester
TrimSE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,340 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,620 $26,116
Technology Package 0  
Cargo cover 85  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo organizer 145 115
Class III trailer hitch 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Cargo net   46
Rear bumper protector   72
Skid plate (one)   110
Class II trailer hitch   299
Satellite radio   445
Technology Package 0  
Cargo cover 63  
Floor mats 84  
Cargo organizer 114 72
Class III trailer hitch 363  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Cargo net   30
Rear bumper protector   47
Skid plate (one)   71
Class II trailer hitch   195
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 805 2,270
Options (change) 624 1,777
Destination 780 645
Total Price $28,925 $30,810
Total Invoice $27,024 $28,538

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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: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $690
Model Year20092008
ModelXterraForester
TrimSE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA5A4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,925$30,810
Adjustments for Features0-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,925$28,430
Total Invoice$27,024$28,538
Adjustments for Features0-2,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,024$26,334

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelXterraForester
TrimSE2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $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
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rack $300
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tubular side steps$350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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$3,590$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,204

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%

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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