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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: $34,364

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $16,266

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,587

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $14,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelForesterArmada
Trim2.5 XT TouringLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $42,000
Base Invoice $28,084 $38,234
Rugged Package 887  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Cargo net 48 30
Universal garage door opener 93  
Navigation system 1,600  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Technology Package   2,400
RWD   0
Tow Package   350
Preferred Package   1,000
Cargo tray   50
Floor mats   220
Sunroof   1,000
4WD w/low range   2,800
Rugged Package 608  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Cargo net 31 23
Universal garage door opener 61  
Navigation system 1,335  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Technology Package   2,082
RWD   0
Tow Package   304
Preferred Package   867
Cargo tray   45
Floor mats   167
Sunroof   867
4WD w/low range   2,546
Options (change) 3,644 7,850
Options (change) 2,778 6,901
Destination 725 780
Total Price $34,364 $50,630
Total Invoice $31,587 $45,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,191
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,632
Model Year20112008
ModelForesterArmada
Trim2.5 XT TouringLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4317hp V8
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17275/60-20
Total Price$34,364$50,630
Adjustments for Features0-4,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,364$46,555
Total Invoice$31,587$45,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,587$42,219

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20112008
ModelForesterArmada
Trim2.5 XT TouringLE
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
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
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$6,245$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,696

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20112008
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Skid plate (one)50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested90100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72552%
Total Not Requested66548%
Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.36 axle ratioNo
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32537%
Total Not Requested55063%

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