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Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,170

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102020
ModelXterraForester
TrimSEPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,650 $27,395
Floor mats 115  
iPod integration 270  
Cargo cover 85 172
Class III trailer hitch 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Cargo net   68
Rear bumper protector   98
Roof rack crossbars   181
Fog lights   382
Class II trailer hitch   619
Floor mats 84  
iPod integration 230  
Cargo cover 63 111
Class III trailer hitch 363  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Cargo net   44
Rear bumper protector   63
Roof rack crossbars   117
Fog lights   286
Class II trailer hitch   464
Options (change) 930 1,765
Options (change) 740 1,243
Destination 800 1,010
Total Price $30,380 $30,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,357
Model Year20102020
ModelXterraForester
TrimSEPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/60-17
Total Price$30,380$30,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,380$27,460

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102020
ModelXterraForester
TrimSEPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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$4,240$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-202

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102020
ModelXterraForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length178.7 in182.1 in
Width72.8 in71.5 in
Height74.9 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,165 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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