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Nissan 350Z vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan 350Z vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,364

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $6,816

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,245

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $5,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
Model350Z350ZForesterForester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,340 $36,740 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $30,884 $33,644 $26,094 $27,992
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 620      
Aerodynamics Package 550      
Floor mats 95 95    
Cargo net 80 80 48 48
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Rear spoiler     368  
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 538      
Aerodynamics Package 414      
Floor mats 69 69    
Cargo net 53 53 31 31
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 888 888
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Rear spoiler     276  
Options (change) 3,145 1,975 1,694 1,326
Options (change) 2,635 1,683 1,376 1,100
Destination 695 695 775 775
Total Price $37,180 $39,410 $30,364 $31,996
Total Invoice $34,214 $36,022 $28,245 $29,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,461
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,222
Model Year2008200820122012
Model350Z350ZForesterForester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine306hp V6306hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 7240, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,180$39,410$30,364$31,996
Adjustments for Features-2000-5,845-6,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,980$39,410$24,519$25,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,430$0$1,457
Total Invoice$34,214$36,022$28,245$29,867
Adjustments for Features-1840-5,437-5,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,030$36,022$22,808$24,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,992$0$1,440

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Features Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820122012
Model350Z350ZForesterForester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,315$1,115$6,960$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$5,845$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-5,437-5,619

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
Model350ZForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.0 in
Length169.8 in179.5 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height52.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.868.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Touring

Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Aerodynamics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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