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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: $17,601

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,281

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $16,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelForesterForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $43,500 $50,780
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $40,372 $47,119
Class II trailer hitch 299 299    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Rear bumper protector 72 72    
Cargo organizer 115 115 255 255
Cargo net 46 46    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Floor mats     210 210
Sunroof     1,000  
Class II trailer hitch 195 195    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Rear bumper protector 47 47    
Cargo organizer 72 72 197 197
Cargo net 30 30    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Floor mats     161 161
Sunroof     885  
Options (change) 1,019 1,247 1,465 465
Options (change) 706 853 1,243 358
Destination 645 645 995 995
Total Price $28,359 $29,787 $45,960 $52,240
Total Invoice $26,281 $27,614 $42,610 $48,472

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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: $13,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,926
Model Year2008200820152015
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, 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$45,960$52,240
Adjustments for Features-6400-4,310-7,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,719$29,787$41,650$45,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$3,540
Total Invoice$26,281$27,614$42,610$48,472
Adjustments for Features-5930-3,996-6,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,688$27,614$38,614$41,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0$3,317

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year2008200820152015
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
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 audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Media drive   $15
Navigation system   $600
Rear seat audio controls  $25 
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$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  
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$5,485$4,845$9,155$11,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$4,310$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-3,996-6,541

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20082015
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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