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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: $32,627

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,753

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,268

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelForesterMuranoMurano
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $36,400 $38,300
Base Invoice $27,992 $33,523 $35,271
Navigation system 1,000 1,850 1,850
Bodyside moldings 240    
Rear bumper protector 78 100 100
Cargo cover 166 230 230
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 195
Universal garage door opener 93    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Floor mats   195 195
AWD   1,600 1,600
Navigation system 888 1,605 1,605
Bodyside moldings 156    
Rear bumper protector 51 78 78
Cargo cover 108 193 193
Roof rack crossbars 117 152 152
Universal garage door opener 61    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Floor mats   147 147
AWD   1,472 1,472
Options (change) 1,957 4,170 4,170
Options (change) 1,501 3,647 3,647
Destination 775 810 810
Total Price $32,627 $41,380 $43,280
Total Invoice $30,268 $37,980 $39,728

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Murano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,483
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,546
Model Year201220112011
ModelForesterMuranoMurano
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT4CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$32,627$41,380$43,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,270-2,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,627$40,110$41,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,100
Total Invoice$30,268$37,980$39,728
Adjustments for Features0-1,166-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,268$36,814$37,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,014

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year201220112011
ModelForesterMuranoMurano
Trim2.5 XT TouringSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power-folding second row seats $700$700
Total Value of Features$5,660$6,930$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,270$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,166-1,900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Murano

Model Year20122011
ModelForesterMurano
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in111.2 in
Length179.5 in188.5 in
Width70.1 in74.1 in
Height65.9 in67.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft332.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft381.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested608%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano LE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested608%

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