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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: $22,189

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,898

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $19,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $45,320 $52,220
Base Invoice $26,005 $41,252 $47,525
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Class II trailer hitch 295    
Cargo organizer 115 250 250
Skid plate (one) 110    
Cargo net 46    
Universal garage door opener 87    
4-speed automatic 800    
4WD w/low range   2,900 2,900
Floor mats   230 230
Interior air filter   50  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,600  
Sunroof   1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Class II trailer hitch 192    
Cargo organizer 72 185 185
Skid plate (one) 71    
Cargo net 30    
Universal garage door opener 56    
4-speed automatic 728    
4WD w/low range   2,636 2,637
Floor mats   179 179
Interior air filter   42  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,388  
Sunroof   867  
Options (change) 1,636 6,030 3,380
Options (change) 1,268 5,297 3,001
Destination 625 995 995
Total Price $30,156 $52,345 $56,595
Total Invoice $27,898 $47,544 $51,521

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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: $15,204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,302
Model Year200620122012
ModelForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4317hp V8317hp V8
TransmissionA4A5A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7265, 12265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16275/60-20275/60-20
Total Price$30,156$52,345$56,595
Adjustments for Features0-6,985-8,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,156$45,360$48,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,985
Total Invoice$27,898$47,544$51,521
Adjustments for Features0-6,344-7,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,898$41,200$44,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,811

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year200620122012
ModelForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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
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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$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$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,395$12,380$13,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,985$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,344-7,510

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20062012
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 SL

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Mud guards75No
Skid plate (one)50Yes
Total Requested5040%
Total Not Requested7560%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada Platinum

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Mud guards75No
Skid plate (one)50Yes
Total Requested5040%
Total Not Requested7560%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%

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