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Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,640

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $3,891

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,621

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $3,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelOutbackOutbackXterraXterra
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedOff RoadSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,495 $35,695 $27,260 $27,560
Base Invoice $30,150 $33,066 $25,546 $25,826
Cargo net 42 42    
Class II trailer hitch 369 369    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 245  
Side curtain airbags     700 700
Class III trailer hitch     455 455
Floor mats     115 115
Cargo cover     85 85
Cargo net 28 28    
Class II trailer hitch 240 240    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 182  
Side curtain airbags     607 607
Class III trailer hitch     360 360
Floor mats     83 83
Cargo cover     63 63
Options (change) 411 594 1,600 1,355
Options (change) 268 387 1,295 1,113
Destination 625 625 780 780
Total Price $33,531 $36,914 $29,640 $29,695
Total Invoice $31,043 $34,078 $27,621 $27,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $286
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelOutbackOutbackXterraXterra
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedOff RoadSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H6250hp H6261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT5T5M6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$33,531$36,914$29,640$29,695
Adjustments for Features-4,005-5,1550-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,526$31,759$29,640$29,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,233$50$0
Total Invoice$31,043$34,078$27,621$27,719
Adjustments for Features-3,708-4,7590-98
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,335$29,319$27,621$27,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,984$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelOutbackOutbackXterraXterra
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedOff RoadSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack$300$300  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75$75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Lockable rear differential  $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
MP3-compatible player $50 $50
Navigation system $600  
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 $0
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,490$9,640$4,485$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$5,155$0$105
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,708-4,7590-98

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackXterra
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length188.7 in178.7 in
Width69.7 in72.8 in
Height63.2 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,321 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 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 sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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