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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: $32,440

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,950

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelQuestForesterForesterForester
Trim3.5 SE2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,400 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $33,374 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Floor mats 165      
Cargo organizer 210 60 60 60
Cargo cover 60 182 182 182
Roof rack crossbars 240 199 199 199
Class II trailer hitch 560 634 634 634
Navigation system 1,600      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 2,150      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Navigation Package   1,350    
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Rear bumper protector   95 95 95
Floor mats 126      
Cargo organizer 148 39 39 39
Cargo cover 44 118 118 118
Roof rack crossbars 112 117 117 117
Class II trailer hitch 464 475 475 475
Navigation system 1,388      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,866      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Navigation Package   1,157    
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Rear bumper protector   61 61 61
Options (change) 4,985 2,795 1,445 1,445
Options (change) 4,148 2,145 988 988
Destination 780 850 850 850
Total Price $42,165 $32,440 $33,090 $36,090
Total Invoice $38,302 $29,950 $30,623 $33,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,917
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelQuestForesterForesterForester
Trim3.5 SE2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$42,165$32,440$33,090$36,090
Adjustments for Features-1,5800-235-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,585$32,440$32,855$35,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415$3,215
Total Invoice$38,302$29,950$30,623$33,407
Adjustments for Features-1,4350-217-403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,867$29,950$30,406$33,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$456$3,054

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelQuestForesterForesterForester
Trim3.5 SE2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800   
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
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$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Stowable third row seats$600   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,240$7,660$7,895$8,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$0$235$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4350-217-403

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
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 Weight4,292 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 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 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
145.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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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