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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: $31,640

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $6,576

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,512

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $5,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.0XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $27,340
Base Invoice $33,675 $25,620
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Roof rack crossbars 181  
Cargo net 68  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Technology Package   0
Floor mats   115
Portable navigation system   590
Cargo cover   85
iPod integration   270
4WD, part-time w/low range   2,000
Class III trailer hitch   460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo net 44  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Technology Package   0
Floor mats   84
Portable navigation system   501
Cargo cover   63
iPod integration   230
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,871
Class III trailer hitch   363
Options (change) 1,211 3,520
Options (change) 846 3,112
Destination 915 780
Total Price $38,216 $31,640
Total Invoice $35,436 $29,512

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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: $1,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,596
Model Year20182009
ModelForesterXterra
Trim2.0XT TouringSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4261hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18265/65-17
Total Price$38,216$31,640
Adjustments for Features-8,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,106$31,640
Total Invoice$35,436$29,512
Adjustments for Features-7,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,916$29,512

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20182009
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 map updates, three years$0 
Navigation system$600 
Portable navigation system $400
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$13,725$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,653 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 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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