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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: $29,337

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium   
Difference: $2,648

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,182

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium   
Difference: $2,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelForesterForesterXterraXterra
Trim2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT TouringOff RoadSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,995 $29,995 $27,260 $27,560
Base Invoice $25,316 $28,084 $25,546 $25,826
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Rear bumper protector 78 78    
Cargo net 48 48    
Cargo cover 166 166 85 85
Bodyside moldings 240 240    
Satellite radio 432      
Class II trailer hitch 468 468    
Side curtain airbags     700 700
Technology Package     1,450  
Floor mats     115 115
iPod integration     290 290
5-speed automatic     1,000  
Class III trailer hitch     455 455
4WD, part-time w/low range       2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Rear bumper protector 51 51    
Cargo net 31 31    
Cargo cover 108 108 63 63
Bodyside moldings 156 156    
Satellite radio 324      
Class II trailer hitch 351 351    
Side curtain airbags     607 607
Technology Package     1,258  
Floor mats     83 83
iPod integration     243 243
5-speed automatic     935  
Class III trailer hitch     360 360
4WD, part-time w/low range       1,871
Options (change) 1,617 1,185 4,095 3,645
Options (change) 1,141 817 3,549 3,227
Destination 725 725 780 780
Total Price $29,337 $31,905 $32,135 $31,985
Total Invoice $27,182 $29,626 $29,875 $29,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,335
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelForesterForesterXterraXterra
Trim2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT TouringOff RoadSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4224hp H4261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT4T4A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 7380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$29,337$31,905$32,135$31,985
Adjustments for Features0-3,565-115-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,337$28,340$32,020$31,790
Cost Above Minimum$997$0$230$0
Total Invoice$27,182$29,626$29,875$29,833
Adjustments for Features0-3,310-107-182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,182$26,316$29,768$29,651
Cost Above Minimum$866$0$117$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelForesterForesterXterraXterra
Trim2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT TouringOff RoadSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control  $250 
Rearview camera $200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo tray $40  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Roof rails$250$250  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75$75
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)   $50
Skid plates  $150 
Sunroof, large $1100  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tubular side steps   $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio $50  
iPod integration  $100$100
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,170$8,735$5,285$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,565$115$195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,310-107-182

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20112008
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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