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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: $33,129

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $686

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,433

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $30,320
Base Invoice $26,409 $28,725
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Cargo cover 166 105
Satellite radio 453  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Navigation system 1,800  
Skid plates 584  
Cargo net 46  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
iPod integration 223  
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
5-speed automatic   1,050
Class III trailer hitch   480
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Cargo cover 108 82
Satellite radio 340  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Navigation system 1,650  
Skid plates 380  
Cargo net 30  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
iPod integration 145  
Leather seating surfaces   919
5-speed automatic   993
Class III trailer hitch   388
Options (change) 4,239 2,635
Options (change) 3,329 2,382
Destination 695 860
Total Price $33,129 $33,815
Total Invoice $30,433 $31,967

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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: $1,996
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,737
Model Year20092014
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4261hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/75-16
Total Price$33,129$33,815
Adjustments for Features-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,819$33,815
Total Invoice$30,433$31,967
Adjustments for Features-1,2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,230$31,967

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPRO-4X
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
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
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 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Light bar $150
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
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
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 
All-terrain tires $0
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,975$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20092014
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.4,354 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra PRO-4X

5-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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