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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan GT-R Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan GT-R Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $63,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $59,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelForesterForesterGT-RGT-R
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremiumBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $89,950 $95,100
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $84,648 $89,492
Satellite radio 445 445    
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Boost gauge   311    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Floor mats     280 280
Satellite radio 334 334    
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Boost gauge   203    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Floor mats     200 200
Options (change) 840 1,379 280 280
Options (change) 592 942 200 200
Destination 645 645 1,000 1,000
Total Price $28,180 $29,919 $91,230 $96,380
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,703 $85,848 $90,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan GT-R

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,235
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelForesterForesterGT-RGT-R
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremiumBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4530hp V6530hp V6
TransmissionA4M5S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$28,180$29,919$91,230$96,380
Adjustments for Features-5650-4,220-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,615$29,919$87,010$92,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,304$0$5,250
Total Invoice$26,167$27,703$85,848$90,692
Adjustments for Features-5250-3,971-3,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,642$27,703$81,877$86,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,061$0$4,938

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan GT-R

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelForesterForesterGT-RGT-R
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremiumBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler   $400
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge $75$75$75
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Performance meter  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,410$5,845$10,065$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$0$4,220$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments-5250-3,971-3,877

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan GT-R

Model Year20082012
ModelForesterGT-R
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in109.4 in
Length176.6 in183.9 in
Width68.3 in74.6 in
Height65.0 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in44.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in33.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in26.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft38.8 ft3

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