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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: $36,222

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,818

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,492

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.0XT TouringSELE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $37,210 $45,110
Base Invoice $31,569 $33,880 $41,053
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224    
Rear bumper protector 95    
Cargo net 90 30 30
Cargo organizer 60 210 210
Roof rack crossbars 199 90  
Universal garage door opener 76    
Class II trailer hitch 634    
Premium Package   4,600  
RWD   0  
Sunroof   1,000 1,000
4WD w/low range   2,800 2,800
Floor mats   220 220
Interior air filter   50  
Cargo tray   50 50
Mud guards     115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145    
Rear bumper protector 61    
Cargo net 58 23 23
Cargo organizer 39 157 157
Roof rack crossbars 117 63  
Universal garage door opener 49    
Class II trailer hitch 475    
Premium Package   3,990  
RWD   0  
Sunroof   867 867
4WD w/low range   2,546 2,546
Floor mats   167 167
Interior air filter   37  
Cargo tray   45 45
Mud guards     88
Options (change) 1,577 9,050 4,425
Options (change) 1,073 7,895 3,893
Destination 850 780 780
Total Price $36,222 $47,040 $50,315
Total Invoice $33,492 $42,555 $45,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,593
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,859
Model Year201620092009
ModelForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.0XT TouringSELE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4317hp V8317hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8A5A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG12/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8265, 12265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/70-18275/60-20
Total Price$36,222$47,040$50,315
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,222$46,815$48,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,700
Total Invoice$33,492$42,555$45,726
Adjustments for Features0-204-1,636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,492$42,351$44,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,739

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year201620092009
ModelForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.0XT TouringSELE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10  
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Transmission temperature gauge  $75
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,880$8,105$9,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-204-1,636

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20162009
ModelForesterArmada
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in123.2 in
Length180.9 in207.7 in
Width70.7 in79.3 in
Height66.4 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.5,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.456.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft397.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SE

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Skid plate (one)50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested90100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 265W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267579%
Total Not Requested70021%

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%

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