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Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,498

Nissan Quest 3.5   
Difference: $2,282

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,405

Nissan Quest 3.5   
Difference: $2,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelQuestQuestForesterForester
Trim3.53.5 S Special Edition2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,500 $25,800 $26,495 $28,495
Base Invoice $22,657 $23,859 $24,857 $26,707
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 203 203 183 183
Floor mats 160 160    
Interior air filter 60 60    
Cargo cover 60 60 166 166
Satellite radio 350 350 453 453
Class II trailer hitch 560 560 468 468
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Bodyside moldings     238 238
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175 119 119
Floor mats 120 120    
Interior air filter 36 36    
Cargo cover 44 44 108 108
Satellite radio 304 304 340 340
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 351 351
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Bodyside moldings     155 155
Options (change) 1,393 1,393 1,590 1,590
Options (change) 1,143 1,143 1,127 1,127
Destination 605 605 695 695
Total Price $26,498 $27,798 $28,780 $30,780
Total Invoice $24,405 $25,607 $26,679 $28,529

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,448
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,192
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelQuestQuestForesterForester
Trim3.53.5 S Special Edition2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6240hp V6224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA4A4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 8150, 880, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-16225/65-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,498$27,798$28,780$30,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-3,280-5,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,498$26,348$25,500$24,900
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$600$0
Total Invoice$24,405$25,607$26,679$28,529
Adjustments for Features0-1,336-3,041-5,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,405$24,271$23,638$23,079
Cost Above Minimum$134$0$559$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelQuestQuestForesterForester
Trim3.53.5 S Special Edition2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125  
Power liftgate $350  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power sliding door $400  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Stability control  $400$400
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop  $100$100
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,290$4,740$6,570$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$3,280$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,336-3,041-5,450

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062010
ModelQuestForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.0 in103.0 in
Length204.1 in179.5 in
Width77.6 in70.1 in
Height71.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room65.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room66.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
148.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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