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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: $30,600

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,404

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,828

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Model Year201620162008
ModelQuestQuestForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $34,110 $43,230 $27,895
Base Invoice $32,024 $40,346 $26,116
Floor mats 235 235  
Cargo net 70 70 46
Class II trailer hitch 560 560 299
Roof rack crossbars 355 355  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 305 305  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
Floor mats 190 190  
Cargo net 58 58 30
Class II trailer hitch 486 486 195
Roof rack crossbars 303 303  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 271 271  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 1,525 1,525 2,060
Options (change) 1,308 1,308 1,643
Destination 900 900 645
Total Price $36,535 $45,655 $30,600
Total Invoice $34,232 $42,554 $28,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,935
Model Year201620162008
ModelQuestQuestForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,535$45,655$30,600
Adjustments for Features-2,020-6,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,515$39,245$30,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,730$0
Total Invoice$34,232$42,554$28,404
Adjustments for Features-1,893-5,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,339$36,579$28,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,240$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162008
ModelQuestQuestForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Sunshades, third row $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$7,540$11,930$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$6,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,893-5,9750

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
ModelQuestForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.1 in99.4 in
Length200.8 in176.6 in
Width77.6 in68.3 in
Height71.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,367 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.4 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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