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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: $32,899

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,451

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,491

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelQuestForester
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $43,230 $29,895
Base Invoice $40,346 $27,992
Floor mats 235  
Cargo net 70 48
Roof rack crossbars 355 195
Class II trailer hitch 560 468
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
Floor mats 190  
Cargo net 58 31
Roof rack crossbars 303 117
Class II trailer hitch 486 351
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 1,220 2,229
Options (change) 1,037 1,724
Destination 900 775
Total Price $45,350 $32,899
Total Invoice $42,283 $30,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,510
Model Year20162012
ModelQuestForester
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$45,350$32,899
Adjustments for Features-3,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,830$32,899
Total Invoice$42,283$30,491
Adjustments for Features-3,2820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,001$30,491

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
ModelQuestForester
TrimPlatinum2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,155$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2820

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
ModelQuestForester
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.1 in103.0 in
Length200.8 in179.5 in
Width77.6 in70.1 in
Height71.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,367 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.4 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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