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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,156

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,234

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,898

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $35,500 $42,000
Base Invoice $26,005 $32,325 $38,234
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Cargo net 46 30 30
Cargo organizer 115 210 210
Universal garage door opener 87    
Skid plate (one) 110    
Class II trailer hitch 295    
4-speed automatic 800    
Premium Package   4,600  
4WD w/low range   2,800 2,800
Mud guards   115  
Interior air filter   50  
Floor mats   220 220
Sunroof   1,000  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,600  
Tow Package   650 350
Preferred Package     1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Cargo net 30 23 23
Cargo organizer 72 157 157
Universal garage door opener 56    
Skid plate (one) 71    
Class II trailer hitch 192    
4-speed automatic 728    
Premium Package   3,990  
4WD w/low range   2,546 2,546
Mud guards   88  
Interior air filter   37  
Floor mats   167 167
Sunroof   867  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,388  
Tow Package   564 304
Preferred Package     867
Options (change) 1,636 11,275 4,610
Options (change) 1,268 9,827 4,064
Destination 625 780 780
Total Price $30,156 $47,555 $47,390
Total Invoice $27,898 $42,932 $43,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,976
Model Year200620082008
ModelForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4317hp V8317hp V8
TransmissionA4A5A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG12/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16265/70-18275/60-20
Total Price$30,156$47,555$47,390
Adjustments for Features0-6,710-5,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,156$40,845$41,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$860
Total Invoice$27,898$42,932$43,078
Adjustments for Features0-6,058-5,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,898$36,874$37,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,036

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year200620082008
ModelForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSELE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900 
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Transmission temperature gauge $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,945$11,655$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,710$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,058-5,168

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20062008
ModelForesterArmada
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in123.2 in
Length176.6 in207.7 in
Width68.3 in79.3 in
Height65.0 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.5,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in63.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.056.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft397.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SE

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Skid plate (one)50Yes
Total Requested5056%
Total Not Requested4044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167548%
Total Not Requested180052%
Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.36 axle ratioNo
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Skid plate (one)50Yes
Total Requested5056%
Total Not Requested4044%
Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.36 axle ratioNo
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%

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