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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,017

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,998

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,946

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelForesterForesterQuestQuest
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.5 SL3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $30,900 $36,400
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $28,306 $33,374
Cargo organizer 115 115 210 210
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Class II trailer hitch 295 295 560 560
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Skyview Package     1,500  
Leather Package     1,600  
Roof rack crossbars     240 240
Cargo cover     60 60
Floor mats     165 165
Cargo organizer 72 72 148 148
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Class II trailer hitch 192 192 464 464
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Skyview Package     1,301  
Leather Package     1,388  
Roof rack crossbars     112 112
Cargo cover     44 44
Floor mats     126 126
Options (change) 497 680 4,335 1,235
Options (change) 320 439 3,583 894
Destination 625 625 780 780
Total Price $28,017 $29,200 $36,015 $38,415
Total Invoice $25,946 $27,069 $32,669 $35,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,068
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelForesterForesterQuestQuest
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.5 SL3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine173hp H4230hp H4235hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7150, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/65-16225/60-17
Total Price$28,017$29,200$36,015$38,415
Adjustments for Features-8750-3,820-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,142$29,200$32,195$33,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0$1,350
Total Invoice$25,946$27,069$32,669$35,048
Adjustments for Features-8100-3,465-4,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,136$27,069$29,204$30,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,933$0$1,401

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelForesterForesterQuestQuest
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.5 SL3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$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
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Satellite radio   $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 
Foldaway tray table, front row  $75$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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$5,520$4,645$8,465$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$3,820$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments-8100-3,465-4,443

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterQuest
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in124.0 in
Length176.6 in204.1 in
Width68.3 in77.6 in
Height65.0 in71.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in63.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in65.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in66.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in67.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in42.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.087.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3145.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Quest 3.5 SL

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Skyview Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Nissan Quest 3.5 SE

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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