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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: $26,948

Nissan Quest 3.5   
Difference: $4,447

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,663

Nissan Quest 3.5   
Difference: $4,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelQuestQuestForesterForester
Trim3.53.5 S Special Edition2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,500 $25,800 $29,195 $33,795
Base Invoice $22,657 $23,859 $27,332 $31,569
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 203 203 199 199
Satellite radio 350 350    
Interior air filter 60 60    
Floor mats 160 160    
Cargo organizer 210 210 60 60
Cargo cover 60 60 182 182
Roof rack crossbars 240 240 199 199
Class II trailer hitch 560 560 634 634
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175 129 129
Satellite radio 304 304    
Interior air filter 36 36    
Floor mats 120 120    
Cargo organizer 147 147 39 39
Cargo cover 44 44 118 118
Roof rack crossbars 111 111 117 117
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 475 475
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Options (change) 1,843 1,843 1,350 1,350
Options (change) 1,401 1,401 927 927
Destination 605 605 850 850
Total Price $26,948 $28,248 $31,395 $35,995
Total Invoice $24,663 $25,865 $29,109 $33,346

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,133
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $741
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelQuestQuestForesterForester
Trim3.53.5 S Special Edition2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6240hp V6250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA4A4CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG23/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 8150, 8?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-16225/65-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$26,948$28,248$31,395$35,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-5,730-8,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,948$26,798$25,665$27,690
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0$2,025
Total Invoice$24,663$25,865$29,109$33,346
Adjustments for Features0-1,328-5,313-7,694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,663$24,537$23,796$25,652
Cost Above Minimum$126$0$0$1,856

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelQuestQuestForesterForester
Trim3.53.5 S Special Edition2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10
Power flip-out rear side windows $125  
Power liftgate $350 $350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power sliding door $400  
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Front side airbags  $350$350
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Stability control  $400$400
Terrain selector  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40
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
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$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 release, second row seats   $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,365$4,815$9,095$11,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$5,730$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,328-5,313-7,694

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelQuestForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.0 in103.9 in
Length204.1 in180.9 in
Width77.6 in70.7 in
Height71.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room65.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room66.2 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
148.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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