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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: $28,271

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,544

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,223

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelQuestQuestForesterForester
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SE2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,900 $36,400 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,306 $33,374 $24,930 $26,116
Leather Package 1,600      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,800      
Skyview Package 1,500      
Roof rack crossbars 240 240    
Floor mats 165 165    
Cargo cover 60 60    
Cargo organizer 210 210 115 115
Class II trailer hitch 560 560 299 299
Rear bumper protector     72 72
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
Leather Package 1,388      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,561      
Skyview Package 1,301      
Roof rack crossbars 112 112    
Floor mats 126 126    
Cargo cover 44 44    
Cargo organizer 148 148 72 72
Class II trailer hitch 464 464 195 195
Rear bumper protector     47 47
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
Options (change) 6,135 1,235 931 1,201
Options (change) 5,144 894 648 823
Destination 780 780 645 645
Total Price $37,815 $38,415 $28,271 $29,741
Total Invoice $34,230 $35,048 $26,223 $27,584

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,739
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,576
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelQuestQuestForesterForester
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SE2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6235hp V6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5A5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 8265, 10120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-16225/60-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$37,815$38,415$28,271$29,741
Adjustments for Features-4,420-4,320-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,395$34,095$27,656$29,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$2,085
Total Invoice$34,230$35,048$26,223$27,584
Adjustments for Features-4,001-3,941-5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,229$31,107$25,653$27,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$878$0$1,931

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelQuestQuestForesterForester
Trim3.5 SL3.5 SE2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$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$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Stability control $400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Console with shifter  $150$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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, front row $75  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$9,590$9,490$5,785$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,420$4,320$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,001-3,941-5700

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelQuestForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.0 in99.4 in
Length204.1 in176.6 in
Width77.6 in68.3 in
Height71.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room65.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room66.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.1 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
145.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Quest 3.5 SL

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Skyview Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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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