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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: $28,350

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $21,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,267

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $18,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelForesterForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $45,320 $52,220
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $41,252 $47,525
Class II trailer hitch 295 295    
Cargo organizer 115 115 250 250
Satellite radio 445 445    
Cargo net 46 46    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Floor mats     230 230
Interior air filter     50  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,600  
Sunroof     1,000  
Class II trailer hitch 192 192    
Cargo organizer 72 72 185 185
Satellite radio 334 334    
Cargo net 30 30    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Floor mats     179 179
Interior air filter     42  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,388  
Sunroof     867  
Options (change) 1,030 1,171 3,130 480
Options (change) 712 803 2,661 364
Destination 625 625 995 995
Total Price $28,350 $29,691 $49,445 $53,695
Total Invoice $26,267 $27,544 $44,908 $48,884

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,675
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelForesterForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4317hp V8317hp V8
TransmissionA4M5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7265, 12265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17275/60-20275/60-20
Total Price$28,350$29,691$49,445$53,695
Adjustments for Features-9000-5,285-6,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,450$29,691$44,160$47,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$2,985
Total Invoice$26,267$27,544$44,908$48,884
Adjustments for Features-8340-4,800-5,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,433$27,544$40,108$42,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,111$0$2,813

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelForesterForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
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$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$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$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Media drive   $15
Navigation system   $600
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$25  
Compass$0$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 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 $200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$5,645$4,745$10,030$11,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$5,285$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-8340-4,800-5,963

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20072012
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 Weight3,166 lb.5,303 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

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada Platinum

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%

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