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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: $30,640

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $3,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,556

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $2,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelOutbackXterraXterra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedOff RoadSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,595 $27,260 $27,560
Base Invoice $29,367 $25,546 $25,826
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 245  
Cargo net 42    
Class II trailer hitch 369    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200    
Side curtain airbags   700 700
Class III trailer hitch   455 455
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   85 85
5-speed automatic   1,000  
4WD, part-time w/low range     2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 182  
Cargo net 28    
Class II trailer hitch 240    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094    
Side curtain airbags   607 607
Class III trailer hitch   360 360
Floor mats   83 83
Cargo cover   63 63
5-speed automatic   935  
4WD, part-time w/low range     1,871
Options (change) 1,794 2,600 3,355
Options (change) 1,481 2,230 2,984
Destination 695 780 780
Total Price $34,084 $30,640 $31,695
Total Invoice $31,543 $28,556 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $831
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $969
Model Year200920082008
ModelOutbackXterraXterra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedOff RoadSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT5A5A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$34,084$30,640$31,695
Adjustments for Features-4,2750-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,809$30,640$30,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$250
Total Invoice$31,543$28,556$29,590
Adjustments for Features-3,9560-752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,587$28,556$28,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$282

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200920082008
ModelOutbackXterraXterra
Trim2.5 XT LimitedOff RoadSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$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 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
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
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted $75$75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Lockable rear differential $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Hood scoop$100  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50
Skid plates $150 
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50 $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,250$4,975$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$0$805
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9560-752

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,605 lb.4,376 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%
5-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%

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%
4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range0Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested75100%

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