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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Rogue Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Rogue Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,712

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $18

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,358

Nissan Rogue SL   
Difference: $153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelForesterForesterRogue
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $21,810
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $20,334
Rear bumper protector 72 72 60
Rear spoiler 353 353 330
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Class II trailer hitch 299 299 450
Satellite radio 445 445  
Cargo net 46 46  
Cargo organizer 115 115  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Leather Package     1,950
Premium Package     1,930
Floor mats     110
Door sill trim plates     130
Roof rack crossbars     230
Sunroof     950
Rear bumper protector 47 47 42
Rear spoiler 230 230 268
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Class II trailer hitch 195 195 373
Satellite radio 334 334  
Cargo net 30 30  
Cargo organizer 72 72  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Leather Package     1,692
Premium Package     1,674
Floor mats     81
Door sill trim plates     100
Roof rack crossbars     189
Sunroof     825
Options (change) 1,372 1,600 6,140
Options (change) 936 1,083 5,244
Destination 645 645 780
Total Price $28,712 $30,140 $28,730
Total Invoice $26,511 $27,844 $26,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Rogue

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $188
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7
Model Year200820082009
ModelForesterForesterRogue
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4170hp I4
TransmissionA4M5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/60-17
Total Price$28,712$30,140$28,730
Adjustments for Features-6400-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,072$30,140$28,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0
Total Invoice$26,511$27,844$26,358
Adjustments for Features-5910-431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,920$27,844$25,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,924$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Rogue

Model Year200820082009
ModelForesterForesterRogue
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,160$4,520$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$470
Value of Feature Adjustments-5910-431

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Rogue

Model Year20082009
ModelForesterRogue
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in105.9 in
Length176.6 in182.9 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height65.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft328.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft357.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Rogue SL

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested177595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested79043%
Total Not Requested105057%

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