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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: $31,836

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $4,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelQuestQuestForester
TrimSLLEPremium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $42,350 $27,395
Floor mats 205 205  
Cargo net 60 60 68
Roof rack crossbars 350 350 181
Class II trailer hitch 550 550 619
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295 295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener     120
Power liftgate     450
Eyesight Package     1,695
Floor mats 167 167  
Cargo net 53 53 44
Roof rack crossbars 292 292 117
Class II trailer hitch 471 471 464
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 262 262  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Door sill trim plates     34
Universal garage door opener     78
Power liftgate     413
Eyesight Package     1,412
Options (change) 1,460 1,460 3,431
Options (change) 1,245 1,245 2,720
Destination 825 825 1,010
Total Price $36,785 $44,635 $31,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,634
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,826
Model Year201220122020
ModelQuestQuestForester
TrimSLLEPremium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$36,785$44,635$31,836
Adjustments for Features-315-3,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,470$41,380$31,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,910$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122020
ModelQuestQuestForester
TrimSLLEPremium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Sunshades, third row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0 $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,990$10,930$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$3,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-290-2,9790

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
ModelQuestForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.1 in105.1 in
Length200.8 in182.1 in
Width77.6 in71.5 in
Height71.5 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,367 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom40.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.1 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.4 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested55025%
Total Not Requested167575%

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