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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: $33,020

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $150

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,701

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $28,650
Base Invoice $28,084 $26,868
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Cargo cover 166 85
Cargo net 48  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Floor mats   115
Portable navigation system   590
iPod integration   270
4WD, part-time w/low range   2,050
Class III trailer hitch   460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo cover 108 63
Cargo net 31  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Floor mats   84
Portable navigation system   501
iPod integration   230
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,917
Class III trailer hitch   363
Options (change) 2,380 3,570
Options (change) 1,822 3,158
Destination 795 800
Total Price $33,170 $33,020
Total Invoice $30,701 $30,826

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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: $2,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,943
Model Year20132010
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.5 XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4261hp V6
TransmissionT4A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/65-17
Total Price$33,170$33,020
Adjustments for Features-3,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,125$33,020
Total Invoice$30,701$30,826
Adjustments for Features-2,8180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,883$30,826

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20132010
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.5 XT TouringSE
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
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tubular side steps $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation system$600 
Portable navigation system $400
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 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 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$8,360$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20132010
ModelForesterXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

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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