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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: $26,936

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $8,249

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $6,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelQuestQuestForester
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SE2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $27,850 $34,650 $23,195
Base Invoice $25,468 $31,688 $21,869
Technology Package 1,700 800  
Skyview Package 3,200    
Upgrade Package 650    
Floor mats 160 160  
Interior air filter 60    
Cargo cover 60 60 166
Roof rack crossbars 240 240 195
Class II trailer hitch 560 560 468
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,550  
Additional screen for entertainment system   450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
All Weather Package     500
Universal garage door opener     93
Bodyside moldings     240
Obstacle detection, rear     363
Fog lights     374
Satellite radio     432
Technology Package 1,474 694  
Skyview Package 2,776    
Upgrade Package 564    
Floor mats 119 119  
Interior air filter 36    
Cargo cover 44 44 108
Roof rack crossbars 111 111 117
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 351
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,345  
Additional screen for entertainment system   390  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
All Weather Package     417
Universal garage door opener     61
Bodyside moldings     156
Obstacle detection, rear     272
Fog lights     243
Satellite radio     324
Options (change) 6,630 3,820 3,016
Options (change) 5,588 3,167 2,169
Destination 705 705 725
Total Price $35,185 $39,175 $26,936
Total Invoice $31,761 $35,560 $24,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,723
Model Year200720072011
ModelQuestQuestForester
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SE2.5 X Premium
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$35,185$39,175$26,936
Adjustments for Features-2,520-5,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,665$33,430$26,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$765$0
Total Invoice$31,761$35,560$24,763
Adjustments for Features-2,275-5,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,486$30,345$24,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$859$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720072011
ModelQuestQuestForester
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SE2.5 X Premium
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$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$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$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$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 audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$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, 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$7,790$11,015$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$5,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,275-5,2150

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072011
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
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 link100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

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%

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