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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: $27,169

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $10,166

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,114

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $9,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelQuestForester
Trim3.5 SE2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $24,295
Base Invoice $33,055 $22,870
Floor mats 165  
Cargo cover 60 166
Roof rack crossbars 240 195
Plus Package   100
All Weather Package   0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Bodyside moldings   240
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Satellite radio   432
Rearview camera   227
5-speed manual   0
Floor mats 125  
Cargo cover 44 108
Roof rack crossbars 111 117
Plus Package   99
All Weather Package   0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Bodyside moldings   156
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Satellite radio   324
Rearview camera   141
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 465 2,079
Options (change) 280 1,449
Destination 780 795
Total Price $37,335 $27,169
Total Invoice $34,115 $25,114

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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: $6,271
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,442
Model Year20082013
ModelQuestForester
Trim3.5 SE2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6170hp H4
TransmissionA5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,335$27,169
Adjustments for Features-3,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,440$27,169
Total Invoice$34,115$25,114
Adjustments for Features-3,5590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,556$25,114

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelQuestForester
Trim3.5 SE2.5 X Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$8,715$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5590

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082013
ModelQuestForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.0 in103.0 in
Length204.1 in169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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