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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: $28,359

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $18,141

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,281

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $15,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTitaniumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $42,440 $49,690
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $38,635 $45,225
Class II trailer hitch 299 299    
Rear bumper protector 72 72    
Cargo organizer 115 115 240 240
Satellite radio 445 445    
Cargo net 46 46    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Floor mats     220 220
Interior air filter     50  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,600  
Sunroof     1,000  
Class II trailer hitch 195 195    
Rear bumper protector 47 47    
Cargo organizer 72 72 180 180
Satellite radio 334 334    
Cargo net 30 30    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Floor mats     167 167
Interior air filter     42  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,388  
Sunroof     867  
Options (change) 1,019 1,247 3,110 460
Options (change) 706 853 2,644 347
Destination 645 645 950 950
Total Price $28,359 $29,787 $46,500 $51,100
Total Invoice $26,281 $27,614 $42,229 $46,522

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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: $14,071
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,264
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTitaniumPlatinum
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, 7155, 7265, 12265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17275/60-20275/60-20
Total Price$28,359$29,787$46,500$51,100
Adjustments for Features-6400-4,710-6,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,719$29,787$41,790$44,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$2,510
Total Invoice$26,281$27,614$42,229$46,522
Adjustments for Features-5930-4,277-6,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,688$27,614$37,952$40,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0$2,379

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTitaniumPlatinum
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
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
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
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
SD Card slot   $25
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 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Total Value of Features$5,685$5,045$9,755$11,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$4,710$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-4,277-6,191

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20082010
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 Titanium

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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