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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: $30,810

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $115

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,538

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $27,340
Base Invoice $26,116 $25,620
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Skid plate (one) 110  
Rear bumper protector 72  
Satellite radio 445  
Cargo net 46  
Cargo organizer 115 145
Class II trailer hitch 299  
Technology Package   0
Floor mats   115
Cargo cover   85
4WD, part-time w/low range   2,000
Class III trailer hitch   460
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Skid plate (one) 71  
Rear bumper protector 47  
Satellite radio 334  
Cargo net 30  
Cargo organizer 72 114
Class II trailer hitch 195  
Technology Package   0
Floor mats   84
Cargo cover   63
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,871
Class III trailer hitch   363
Options (change) 2,270 2,805
Options (change) 1,777 2,495
Destination 645 780
Total Price $30,810 $30,925
Total Invoice $28,538 $28,895

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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: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $987
Model Year20082009
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4261hp V6
TransmissionA4A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17265/65-17
Total Price$30,810$30,925
Adjustments for Features-6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,130$30,925
Total Invoice$28,538$28,895
Adjustments for Features-6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,908$28,895

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082009
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
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
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$5,970$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6300

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082009
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%

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