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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: $29,409

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium   
Difference: $1,236

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,272

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Premium   
Difference: $1,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelForesterForesterXterraXterra
Trim2.5 XT Premium2.5 XT TouringOff RoadSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $29,895 $26,200 $25,900
Base Invoice $25,407 $27,992 $24,504 $24,224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 240 240
Cargo cover 166 166 80 80
Cargo net 48 48    
Bodyside moldings 240 240    
Satellite radio 432 432 350 350
Class II trailer hitch 468 468    
Side curtain airbags     700 700
Floor mats     110 110
Interior air filter     60 60
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package     900  
5-speed automatic     1,000  
Class III trailer hitch     450 450
4WD, part-time w/low range       2,050
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 179 179
Cargo cover 108 108 60 60
Cargo net 31 31    
Bodyside moldings 156 156    
Satellite radio 324 324 304 304
Class II trailer hitch 351 351    
Side curtain airbags     607 607
Floor mats     74 74
Interior air filter     44 44
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package     780  
5-speed automatic     935  
Class III trailer hitch     360 360
4WD, part-time w/low range       1,916
Options (change) 1,539 1,539 3,890 4,040
Options (change) 1,090 1,090 3,343 3,544
Destination 775 775 705 705
Total Price $29,409 $32,209 $30,795 $30,645
Total Invoice $27,272 $29,857 $28,552 $28,473

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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: $1,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,856
Model Year2012201220072007
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 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 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$29,409$32,209$30,795$30,645
Adjustments for Features-10-3,5750-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,399$28,634$30,795$30,565
Cost Above Minimum$765$0$230$0
Total Invoice$27,272$29,857$28,552$28,473
Adjustments for Features-9-3,3140-74
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,263$26,543$28,552$28,399
Cost Above Minimum$720$0$153$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2012201220072007
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  
Hill descent control  $250 
Rearview camera $200  
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 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio $50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
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$4,970$8,535$4,960$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$3,575$0$80
Value of Feature Adjustments-9-3,3140-74

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122007
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%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
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%
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17524%
Total Not Requested55076%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
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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