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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: $30,070

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $365

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,931

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelOutbackXterraXterra
Trim3.6ROff RoadSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $23,850 $25,750
Base Invoice $26,460 $22,306 $24,083
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 230 230
Satellite radio 461 350 350
Class II trailer hitch 353    
Side curtain airbags   700 700
4WD (automatic trans.)   2,500  
Class III trailer hitch   440 440
Cargo cover   80 80
Floor mats   110 110
Interior air filter   60 60
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package   900  
5-speed automatic   800  
Bodyside moldings     110
4WD, part-time w/low range     2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 171 171
Satellite radio 346 304 304
Class II trailer hitch 229    
Side curtain airbags   607 607
4WD (automatic trans.)   2,338  
Class III trailer hitch   345 345
Cargo cover   60 60
Floor mats   74 74
Interior air filter   44 44
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package   780  
5-speed automatic   748  
Bodyside moldings     77
4WD, part-time w/low range     1,870
Options (change) 1,000 6,170 4,080
Options (change) 696 5,471 3,552
Destination 775 605 605
Total Price $30,070 $30,625 $30,435
Total Invoice $27,931 $28,382 $28,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $179
Model Year201220062006
ModelOutbackXterraXterra
Trim3.6ROff RoadSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT5A5A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$30,070$30,625$30,435
Adjustments for Features-1150-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,955$30,625$30,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$27,931$28,382$28,240
Adjustments for Features-1070-237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,824$28,382$28,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$379$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201220062006
ModelOutbackXterraXterra
Trim3.6ROff 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 
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control $250 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo tray$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 (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
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 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
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$4,965$4,850$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments-1070-237

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122006
ModelOutbackXterra
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in178.7 in
Width71.7 in72.8 in
Height65.7 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 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 sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
4WD (automatic trans.)
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range0Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested17524%
Total Not Requested55076%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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