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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: $33,510

Nissan Xterra PRO-4X   
Difference: $1,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,278

Nissan Xterra PRO-4X   
Difference: $1,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.0XT TouringPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $29,670
Base Invoice $30,836 $27,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Rear bumper protector 92  
Cargo cover 182 100
Cargo organizer 60 150
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Cargo net 87  
Class II trailer hitch 622  
5-speed automatic   1,050
iPod integration   260
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Class III trailer hitch   470
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Rear bumper protector 59  
Cargo cover 118 79
Cargo organizer 39 116
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo net 56  
Class II trailer hitch 466  
5-speed automatic   981
iPod integration   214
Leather seating surfaces   909
Class III trailer hitch   369
Options (change) 1,440 3,030
Options (change) 983 2,668
Destination 825 810
Total Price $35,260 $33,510
Total Invoice $32,644 $31,278

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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: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,245
Model Year20142011
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.0XT TouringPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4261hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/75-16
Total Price$35,260$33,510
Adjustments for Features-3,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,360$33,510
Total Invoice$32,644$31,278
Adjustments for Features-3,6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,033$31,278

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20142011
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.0XT TouringPRO-4X
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
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 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plates $150
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
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 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Light bar $150
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
All-terrain tires $0
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,365$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6110

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20142011
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.4,354 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 PRO-4X

5-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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