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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: $29,254

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $2,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920082008
ModelForesterXterraXterra
TrimPremiumOff RoadSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,260 $27,560
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Rear bumper protector 98    
Cargo net 68    
Cargo cover 172 85 85
Fog lights 382    
Class II trailer hitch 619    
Side curtain airbags   700 700
Technology Package   1,450  
Floor mats   115 115
iPod integration   290 290
5-speed automatic   1,000  
Class III trailer hitch   455 455
4WD, part-time w/low range     2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Rear bumper protector 63    
Cargo net 44    
Cargo cover 111 63 63
Fog lights 286    
Class II trailer hitch 464    
Side curtain airbags   607 607
Technology Package   1,258  
Floor mats   83 83
iPod integration   243 243
5-speed automatic   935  
Class III trailer hitch   360 360
4WD, part-time w/low range     1,871
Options (change) 1,584 4,095 3,645
Options (change) 1,126 3,549 3,227
Destination 975 780 780
Total Price $29,254 $32,135 $31,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,786
Model Year201920082008
ModelForesterXterraXterra
TrimPremiumOff RoadSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionCVTA5A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$29,254$32,135$31,985
Adjustments for Features-1,7900-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,464$32,135$31,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201920082008
ModelForesterXterraXterra
TrimPremiumOff RoadSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails$250  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted $75$75
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50
Skid plates $150 
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,150$5,360$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$0$80
Value of Feature Adjustments-1290-75

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in178.7 in
Width71.5 in72.8 in
Height67.5 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.4 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		76.1 ft365.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra specs.

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 control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
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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