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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: $29,195

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $7,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,254

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $6,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelXterraForester
TrimSE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,340 $34,295
Base Invoice $25,620 $32,028
Technology Package 0  
Floor mats 115  
iPod integration 270  
Cargo organizer 145 60
Cargo cover 85 182
Class III trailer hitch 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Cargo net   90
Rear bumper protector   95
Roof rack crossbars   199
Class II trailer hitch   634
Technology Package 0  
Floor mats 84  
iPod integration 230  
Cargo organizer 114 39
Cargo cover 63 118
Class III trailer hitch 363  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Cargo net   58
Rear bumper protector   61
Roof rack crossbars   117
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 1,075 1,459
Options (change) 854 997
Destination 780 875
Total Price $29,195 $36,629
Total Invoice $27,254 $33,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $235
Model Year20092017
ModelXterraForester
TrimSE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$29,195$36,629
Adjustments for Features0-7,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,195$29,194
Total Invoice$27,254$33,900
Adjustments for Features0-6,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,254$27,019

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
ModelXterraForester
TrimSE2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo tray $40
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
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tubular side steps$350 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,365$10,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,881

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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
Nissan Xterra SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

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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