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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: $39,006

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,789

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Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.0XT TouringSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $50,350 $58,690
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Class II trailer hitch 619    
Rear bumper protector 98    
Roof rack crossbars 181 375 375
Universal garage door opener 120    
Remote start 455    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Premium Package   2,200  
Floor mats   310 310
AWD w/low range   2,900 2,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates   365 365
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Class II trailer hitch 464    
Rear bumper protector 63    
Roof rack crossbars 117 302 302
Universal garage door opener 78    
Remote start 341    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Premium Package   0  
Floor mats   0 0
AWD w/low range   2,688 2,688
Illuminated door sill trim plates   281 281
Options (change) 2,001 6,150 3,950
Options (change) 1,404 3,271 3,271
Destination 915 1,295 1,295
Total Price $39,006 $57,795 $63,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Armada Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,984
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,810
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.0XT TouringSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4390hp V8390hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18275/60-20275/60-20
Total Price$39,006$57,795$63,935
Adjustments for Features0-2,805-5,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,006$54,990$58,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,590

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterArmadaArmada
Trim2.0XT TouringSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
AWD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Lane sway warning$25  
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25 $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Rear camera mirror  $200
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Transmission temperature gauge $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,000$12,805$15,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-222-382

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterArmada
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in121.1 in
Length180.9 in208.9 in
Width70.7 in79.9 in
Height66.4 in75.8 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.5,822 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in63.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in63.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in60.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.449.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Total Requested145060%
Total Not Requested95040%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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