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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: $31,785

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $3,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,626

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $3,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.0XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $27,340
Base Invoice $30,836 $25,620
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Rear bumper protector 92  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Cargo net 87  
Cargo cover 182 85
Cargo organizer 60 145
Class II trailer hitch 622  
Technology Package   0
Floor mats   115
Portable navigation system   590
iPod integration   270
4WD, part-time w/low range   2,000
Class III trailer hitch   460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Rear bumper protector 59  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo net 56  
Cargo cover 118 63
Cargo organizer 39 114
Class II trailer hitch 466  
Technology Package   0
Floor mats   84
Portable navigation system   501
iPod integration   230
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,871
Class III trailer hitch   363
Options (change) 1,440 3,665
Options (change) 983 3,226
Destination 825 780
Total Price $35,260 $31,785
Total Invoice $32,644 $29,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $287
Model Year20142009
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.0XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4261hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/65-17
Total Price$35,260$31,785
Adjustments for Features-3,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,690$31,785
Total Invoice$32,644$29,626
Adjustments for Features-3,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,339$29,626

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.0XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tubular side steps $350
Infotainment 
App support$0 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,135$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3050

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height66.4 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft365.7 ft3

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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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

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