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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: $33,105

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,461

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $19,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelForesterArmada
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $49,960
Base Invoice $26,409 $45,993
Class II trailer hitch 468  
iPod integration 223  
Satellite radio 453  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Skid plate (one) 258  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Navigation system 1,800  
4WD w/low range   2,900
Floor mats   210
Class II trailer hitch 351  
iPod integration 145  
Satellite radio 340  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Skid plate (one) 168  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Navigation system 1,650  
4WD w/low range   2,668
Floor mats   161
Options (change) 4,215 3,110
Options (change) 3,357 2,829
Destination 695 995
Total Price $33,105 $54,065
Total Invoice $30,461 $49,817

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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: $14,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,643
Model Year20092014
ModelForesterArmada
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4317hp V8
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17275/60-20
Total Price$33,105$54,065
Adjustments for Features0-6,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,105$47,865
Total Invoice$30,461$49,817
Adjustments for Features0-5,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,461$44,104

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterArmada
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Transmission temperature gauge $75
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$6,520$12,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,713

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterArmada
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in123.2 in
Length179.5 in207.7 in
Width70.1 in79.3 in
Height65.9 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.5,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.556.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft397.1 ft3

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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%

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