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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: $28,502

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $15,138

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,370

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSELE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $35,500 $42,000
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $32,325 $38,234
Rear bumper protector 72 72    
Cargo net 46 46 30 30
Cargo tray 75 75 50 50
Cargo organizer 115 115 210 210
Satellite radio 445 445    
Skid plate (one) 110 110    
Class II trailer hitch 299 299    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Premium Package     4,600  
4WD w/low range     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
Rear bumper protector 47 47    
Cargo net 30 30 23 23
Cargo tray 46 46 45 45
Cargo organizer 72 72 157 157
Satellite radio 334 334    
Skid plate (one) 71 71    
Class II trailer hitch 195 195    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Premium Package     3,990  
4WD w/low range     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
Options (change) 1,162 1,432 11,325 860
Options (change) 795 970 9,872 696
Destination 645 645 780 780
Total Price $28,502 $29,972 $47,605 $43,640
Total Invoice $26,370 $27,731 $42,977 $39,710

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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: $12,533
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,690
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSELE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4317hp V8317hp V8
TransmissionA4M5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17265/70-18275/60-20
Total Price$28,502$29,972$47,605$43,640
Adjustments for Features-6150-7,185-3,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,887$29,972$40,420$40,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0$200
Total Invoice$26,370$27,731$42,977$39,710
Adjustments for Features-5690-6,486-2,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,801$27,731$36,491$36,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$471

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSELE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
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
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Running boards  $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 
Sunroof  $900 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front  $40 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Transmission temperature gauge  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,060$4,445$11,630$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$7,185$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments-5690-6,486-2,748

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20082008
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 SE

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187554%
Total Not Requested160046%
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

Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.36 axle ratioNo
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

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