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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: $28,640

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $1,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020132013
ModelForesterXterraXterra
TrimPremiumSPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $24,850 $29,440
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 205  
Rear bumper protector 98    
Cargo cover 172 100 100
Fog lights 382    
Roof rack crossbars 181    
Cargo net 68    
Class II trailer hitch 619    
Floor mats   120  
4WD, part-time w/low range   2,050  
Class III trailer hitch   470 470
5-speed automatic     1,050
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 164  
Rear bumper protector 63    
Cargo cover 111 80 80
Fog lights 286    
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Cargo net 44    
Class II trailer hitch 464    
Floor mats   91  
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,939  
Class III trailer hitch   373 373
5-speed automatic     983
Options (change) 1,765 2,945 1,620
Options (change) 1,243 2,647 1,436
Destination 1,010 845 845
Total Price $30,170 $28,640 $31,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,031
Model Year202020132013
ModelForesterXterraXterra
TrimPremiumSPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionCVTA5A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17265/70-16265/75-16
Total Price$30,170$28,640$31,905
Adjustments for Features-3,2300-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,940$28,640$29,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$875

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year202020132013
ModelForesterXterraXterra
TrimPremiumSPRO-4X
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  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Aluminum roof rails $250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo net$40 $40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25
Roof rack$300  
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
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Light bar  $150
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$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$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
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,690$4,460$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$0$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments-2410-2,237

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20202013
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range0Yes
Mud guards75No
Tow hook(s), front40No
Small cargo box, roof-mounted75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested190100%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra PRO-4X

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%

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