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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: $26,975

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $843

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,992

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackXterraXterra
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanOff RoadSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $23,850 $25,750
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $22,306 $24,083
Stability control 300 300        
Limited Package 2,800          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183   230 230
Cargo net 42 42 42 42    
Class II trailer hitch 353 353 369 353    
Side curtain airbags         700 700
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package         900  
Class III trailer hitch         440 440
Cargo cover         80 80
Floor mats         110 110
Interior air filter         60 60
Bodyside moldings           110
Stability control 275 275        
Limited Package 2,520          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119   171 171
Cargo net 28 28 28 28    
Class II trailer hitch 229 229 240 229    
Side curtain airbags         607 607
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package         780  
Class III trailer hitch         345 345
Cargo cover         60 60
Floor mats         74 74
Interior air filter         44 44
Bodyside moldings           77
Options (change) 3,678 878 594 395 2,520 1,730
Options (change) 3,171 651 387 257 2,081 1,378
Destination 645 645 645 645 605 605
Total Price $27,918 $27,818 $32,234 $32,535 $26,975 $28,085
Total Invoice $26,004 $25,955 $29,827 $30,252 $24,992 $26,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,967
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,606
Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackXterraXterra
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanOff RoadSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM5T4M5T5M6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$27,918$27,818$32,234$32,535$26,975$28,085
Adjustments for Features-5,205-4,505-5,780-6,9050-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,713$23,313$26,454$25,630$26,975$26,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$3,741$2,917$295$0
Total Invoice$26,004$25,955$29,827$30,252$24,992$26,066
Adjustments for Features-4,848-4,203-5,348-6,4200-1,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,156$21,752$24,479$23,832$24,992$24,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$596$3,323$2,676$230$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackXterraXterra
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanOff RoadSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
6-speed manual    $150 
5-speed automatic     $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack    $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Roof rack$300$300$300$300  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted    $75$75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Hood scoop  $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)     $50
Skid plates    $150 
Sunroof, large$1100 $1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Tubular side steps     $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600    
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$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$50  
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires    $0 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
White-letter tires    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$7,315$6,615$7,890$9,015$2,110$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,205$4,505$5,780$6,905$0$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,848-4,203-5,348-6,4200-1,304

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082006
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 Weight3,331 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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested35012%
Total Not Requested262588%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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