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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: $32,482

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $878

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,025

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.5 XT TouringPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $29,670
Base Invoice $27,992 $27,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Cargo cover 166 100
Bodyside moldings 240  
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Cargo net 48  
Satellite radio 432  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
5-speed automatic   1,050
iPod integration   260
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Class III trailer hitch   470
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Cargo cover 108 79
Bodyside moldings 156  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo net 31  
Satellite radio 324  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
5-speed automatic   981
iPod integration   214
Leather seating surfaces   909
Class III trailer hitch   369
Options (change) 1,812 2,880
Options (change) 1,258 2,552
Destination 775 810
Total Price $32,482 $33,360
Total Invoice $30,025 $31,162

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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: $3,378
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,448
Model Year20122011
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.5 XT TouringPRO-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)?, 7380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/75-16
Total Price$32,482$33,360
Adjustments for Features-2,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,982$33,360
Total Invoice$30,025$31,162
Adjustments for Features-2,3110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,714$31,162

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122011
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.5 XT TouringPRO-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
Cargo tray$40 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Light bar $150
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 release, second row seats$50 
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$8,115$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3110

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122011
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested20038%
Total Not Requested32562%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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