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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: $29,075

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $1,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,423

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimS2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,200 $28,495 $33,095
Base Invoice $25,773 $26,690 $30,927
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 205 199 199
Floor mats 120    
Cargo organizer 155 60 60
Cargo cover 100 182 182
Class III trailer hitch 470    
Rear bumper protector   95 95
Class II trailer hitch   634 634
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 164 129 129
Floor mats 91    
Cargo organizer 117 39 39
Cargo cover 80 118 118
Class III trailer hitch 373    
Rear bumper protector   61 61
Class II trailer hitch   475 475
Options (change) 1,050 1,170 1,170
Options (change) 825 822 822
Destination 825 850 850
Total Price $29,075 $30,515 $35,115
Total Invoice $27,423 $28,362 $32,599

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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: $4,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,429
Model Year201220152015
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimS2.0XT 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)?, 6?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,075$30,515$35,115
Adjustments for Features0-5,775-8,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,075$24,740$26,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,035
Total Invoice$27,423$28,362$32,599
Adjustments for Features0-5,368-7,742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,423$22,994$24,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,863

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220152015
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimS2.0XT 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
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo tray  $40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
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
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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$2,275$8,050$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,775$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,368-7,742

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,143 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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