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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: $26,590

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $2,367

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,104

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $1,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimS2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,850 $26,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,551 $24,582 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 205 183 183
Floor mats 120    
Cargo cover 100 166 166
Class III trailer hitch 470    
Rear bumper protector   78 78
iPod integration   223 223
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Skid plate (one)   258 258
Satellite radio   453 453
Class II trailer hitch   468 468
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 164 119 119
Floor mats 91    
Cargo cover 80 108 108
Class III trailer hitch 373    
Rear bumper protector   51 51
iPod integration   145 145
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Skid plate (one)   168 168
Satellite radio   340 340
Class II trailer hitch   351 351
Options (change) 895 2,067 2,067
Options (change) 708 1,437 1,437
Destination 845 695 695
Total Price $26,590 $28,957 $30,957
Total Invoice $25,104 $26,714 $28,541

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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: $1,708
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,164
Model Year201320092009
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimS2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4T4
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,590$28,957$30,957
Adjustments for Features0-3,025-6,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,590$25,932$24,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,050$0
Total Invoice$25,104$26,714$28,541
Adjustments for Features0-2,791-5,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,104$23,923$22,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$983$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320092009
ModelXterraForesterForester
TrimS2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
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
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop $100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
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$2,475$5,500$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,791-5,601

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132009
ModelXterraForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length178.7 in179.5 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height74.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,143 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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