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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: $31,816

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium   
Difference: $314

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,468

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium   
Difference: $479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelForesterForesterXterraXterra
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringOff RoadSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,295 $34,295 $27,260 $27,560
Base Invoice $27,424 $32,028 $25,546 $25,826
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Rear bumper protector 95 95    
Cargo net 90 90    
Cargo cover 182 182 85 85
Cargo organizer 60 60 145 145
Fog lights 386      
Class II trailer hitch 634 634    
Side curtain airbags     700 700
Technology Package     1,450  
5-speed automatic     1,000  
Floor mats     115 115
iPod integration     290 290
Class III trailer hitch     455 455
4WD, part-time w/low range       2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Rear bumper protector 61 61    
Cargo net 58 58    
Cargo cover 118 118 63 63
Cargo organizer 39 39 114 114
Fog lights 289      
Class II trailer hitch 475 475    
Side curtain airbags     607 607
Technology Package     1,258  
5-speed automatic     935  
Floor mats     83 83
iPod integration     243 243
Class III trailer hitch     360 360
4WD, part-time w/low range       1,871
Options (change) 1,646 1,260 4,240 3,790
Options (change) 1,169 880 3,663 3,341
Destination 875 875 780 780
Total Price $31,816 $36,430 $32,280 $32,130
Total Invoice $29,468 $33,783 $29,989 $29,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,199
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,150
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelForesterForesterXterraXterra
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringOff RoadSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4250hp H4261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG23/27 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$31,816$36,430$32,280$32,130
Adjustments for Features-2,965-6,6650-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,851$29,765$32,280$32,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$914$230$0
Total Invoice$29,468$33,783$29,989$29,947
Adjustments for Features-2,746-6,1810-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,722$27,602$29,989$29,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$117$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelForesterForesterXterraXterra
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT TouringOff RoadSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)   $50
Skid plates  $150 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tubular side steps   $350
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150 $150
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$50  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,200$11,900$5,235$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$6,665$0$80
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,746-6,1810-75

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20172008
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
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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