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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: $32,803

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $217

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,221

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $28,650
Base Invoice $26,409 $26,868
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Skid plate (one) 258  
Cargo cover 166 85
iPod integration 223 270
Cargo net 46  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Satellite radio 453  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Navigation system 1,800  
Floor mats   115
Portable navigation system   590
4WD, part-time w/low range   2,050
Class III trailer hitch   460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Skid plate (one) 168  
Cargo cover 108 63
iPod integration 145 230
Cargo net 30  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Satellite radio 340  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Navigation system 1,650  
Floor mats   84
Portable navigation system   501
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,917
Class III trailer hitch   363
Options (change) 3,913 3,570
Options (change) 3,117 3,158
Destination 695 800
Total Price $32,803 $33,020
Total Invoice $30,221 $30,826

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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: $2,297
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,521
Model Year20092010
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4261hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/65-17
Total Price$32,803$33,020
Adjustments for Features-2,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,723$33,020
Total Invoice$30,221$30,826
Adjustments for Features-1,9160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,305$30,826

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20092010
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails$250 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted $75
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tubular side steps $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation system$600 
Portable navigation system $400
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$7,345$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9160

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20092010
ModelForesterXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in178.7 in
Width70.1 in72.8 in
Height65.9 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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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