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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: $30,170

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $2,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelForesterXterra
TrimPremiumPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $30,370
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Rear bumper protector 98  
Cargo cover 172 100
Fog lights 382  
Roof rack crossbars 181  
Cargo net 68  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
5-speed automatic   1,050
iPod integration   260
Class III trailer hitch   470
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Rear bumper protector 63  
Cargo cover 111 80
Fog lights 286  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo net 44  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
5-speed automatic   983
iPod integration   214
Class III trailer hitch   373
Options (change) 1,765 1,880
Options (change) 1,243 1,650
Destination 1,010 825
Total Price $30,170 $33,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,802
Model Year20202012
ModelForesterXterra
TrimPremiumPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4261hp V6
TransmissionCVTA5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17265/75-16
Total Price$30,170$33,075
Adjustments for Features-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,480$33,075

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20202012
ModelForesterXterra
TrimPremiumPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700
Accessories 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
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 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
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
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Light bar $150
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 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
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$7,550$5,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1260

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20202012
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.4,354 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 PRO-4X

5-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested20038%
Total Not Requested32562%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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