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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: $25,554

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $7,691

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,628

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelQuestQuestForester
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SE2.5 X
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $27,850 $34,650 $19,995
Base Invoice $25,468 $31,688 $18,938
Skyview Package 3,200    
Upgrade Package 650    
Floor mats 160 160  
Interior air filter 60    
Cargo cover 60 60 166
Class II trailer hitch 560 560 468
Technology Package   800  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,550  
Additional screen for entertainment system   450  
All Weather Package     400
Premium Package     2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     82
Bodyside moldings     238
Satellite radio     453
Fog lights     374
Skyview Package 2,776    
Upgrade Package 564    
Floor mats 119 119  
Interior air filter 36    
Cargo cover 44 44 108
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 351
Technology Package   694  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,345  
Additional screen for entertainment system   390  
All Weather Package     367
Premium Package     2,258
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     54
Bodyside moldings     155
Satellite radio     340
Fog lights     243
Options (change) 4,690 3,580 4,864
Options (change) 4,003 3,056 3,995
Destination 705 705 695
Total Price $33,245 $38,935 $25,554
Total Invoice $30,176 $35,449 $23,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,271
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,351
Model Year200720072009
ModelQuestQuestForester
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SE2.5 X
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6235hp V6170hp H4
TransmissionA5A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 8265, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-16225/60-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,245$38,935$25,554
Adjustments for Features-2,420-6,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,825$32,265$25,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$0
Total Invoice$30,176$35,449$23,628
Adjustments for Features-2,197-6,0730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,979$29,376$23,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,397$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720072009
ModelQuestQuestForester
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SE2.5 X
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Second-row under-floor storage$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
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$7,565$11,815$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$6,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,197-6,0730

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072009
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 Weight4,291 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 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 Legroom42.1 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 Legroom39.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
145.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Quest 3.5 SL

Skyview Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual power sliding doors400No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Quest 3.5 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Console without shifter150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested107541%
Total Not Requested157559%

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