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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: $32,538

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $19,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120122012
ModelForesterArmadaArmada
TrimPremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $45,320 $52,220
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Class II trailer hitch 619    
Rear bumper protector 98    
Roof rack crossbars 181    
Power liftgate 450    
Eyesight Package 1,695    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Floor mats   230 230
Interior air filter   50  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,600  
Sunroof   1,000  
4WD w/low range   2,900 2,900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Class II trailer hitch 464    
Rear bumper protector 63    
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Power liftgate 413    
Eyesight Package 1,412    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Floor mats   179 179
Interior air filter   42  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,388  
Sunroof   867  
4WD w/low range   2,636 2,637
Options (change) 3,693 5,780 3,130
Options (change) 2,889 5,112 2,816
Destination 1,050 995 995
Total Price $32,538 $52,095 $56,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,393
Model Year202120122012
ModelForesterArmadaArmada
TrimPremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4317hp V8317hp V8
TransmissionCVTA5A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 12265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17275/60-20275/60-20
Total Price$32,538$52,095$56,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,330-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,538$48,765$51,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,710

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year202120122012
ModelForesterArmadaArmada
TrimPremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
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  
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Transmission temperature gauge $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Total Value of Features$8,675$12,005$13,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,330$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,027-4,437

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20212012
ModelForesterArmada
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in123.2 in
Length182.1 in207.7 in
Width71.5 in79.3 in
Height67.5 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.5,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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
35.4 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.456.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft397.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SL

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Mud guards75No
Skid plate (one)50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada Platinum

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Mud guards75No
Skid plate (one)50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

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