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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: $30,069

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,236

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,842

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $28,650
Base Invoice $26,005 $26,868
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Skid plate (one) 110  
Cargo organizer 115 145
Cargo net 46  
Class II trailer hitch 295  
4-speed automatic 800  
Floor mats   115
Cargo cover   85
4WD, part-time w/low range   2,050
Class III trailer hitch   460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Skid plate (one) 71  
Cargo organizer 72 114
Cargo net 30  
Class II trailer hitch 192  
4-speed automatic 728  
Floor mats   84
Cargo cover   63
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,917
Class III trailer hitch   363
Options (change) 1,549 2,855
Options (change) 1,212 2,541
Destination 625 800
Total Price $30,069 $32,305
Total Invoice $27,842 $30,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,091
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,231
Model Year20062010
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4261hp V6
TransmissionA4A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16265/65-17
Total Price$30,069$32,305
Adjustments for Features0-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,069$32,160
Total Invoice$27,842$30,209
Adjustments for Features0-136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,842$30,073

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062010
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tubular side steps $350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
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 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$5,870$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-136

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062010
ModelForesterXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in178.7 in
Width68.3 in72.8 in
Height65.0 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft365.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range0Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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