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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,110

Nissan Xterra PRO-4X   
Difference: $4,106

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,487

Nissan Xterra PRO-4X   
Difference: $2,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.0XT TouringPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $30,590
Base Invoice $33,675 $29,203
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Roof rack crossbars 181  
Cargo net 68  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
5-speed automatic   1,050
Cargo cover   105
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Class III trailer hitch   480
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo net 44  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
5-speed automatic   1,002
Cargo cover   82
Leather seating surfaces   927
Class III trailer hitch   388
Options (change) 1,211 2,635
Options (change) 846 2,399
Destination 915 885
Total Price $38,216 $34,110
Total Invoice $35,436 $32,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,284
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,903
Model Year20182015
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.0XT TouringPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4261hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/75-16
Total Price$38,216$34,110
Adjustments for Features-7,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,826$34,110
Total Invoice$35,436$32,487
Adjustments for Features-6,8520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,584$32,487

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20182015
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.0XT TouringPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rack$300 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted $75
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Light bar $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,575$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8520

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20182015
ModelForesterXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height66.4 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.4,354 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra PRO-4X

5-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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