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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Murano Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Murano Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,726

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,594

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,486

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelForesterMuranoMurano
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $37,300 $39,610
Base Invoice $26,116 $35,014 $37,179
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Rear spoiler 353    
Satellite radio 445    
Rear bumper protector 72    
Cargo net 46    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Cargo Package   420 420
Floor mats   240 240
AWD   1,600 1,600
Illuminated door sill trim plates   365  
Panoramic sunroof   1,420  
4-speed automatic 909    
Rear spoiler 230    
Satellite radio 334    
Rear bumper protector 47    
Cargo net 30    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Cargo Package   316 316
Floor mats   196 196
AWD   1,500 1,500
Illuminated door sill trim plates   281  
Panoramic sunroof   1,257  
Options (change) 2,186 4,045 2,260
Options (change) 1,725 3,550 2,012
Destination 645 975 975
Total Price $30,726 $42,320 $42,845
Total Invoice $28,486 $39,539 $40,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Murano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,984
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,054
Model Year200820182018
ModelForesterMuranoMurano
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$30,726$42,320$42,845
Adjustments for Features0-6,185-8,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,726$36,135$34,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$28,486$39,539$40,166
Adjustments for Features0-5,779-7,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,486$33,760$32,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,220$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year200820182018
ModelForesterMuranoMurano
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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  
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding second row seats  $700
Total Value of Features$6,020$12,205$14,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,185$8,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,779-7,626

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterMurano
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in111.2 in
Length176.6 in192.8 in
Width68.3 in75.4 in
Height65.0 in66.6 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,913 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft339.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft369.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

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