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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: $28,199

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,596

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,176

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
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 $26,695 $27,895 $27,400 $34,400
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $25,056 $31,459
Cargo organizer 115 115 210 210
Satellite radio 445 445 350 350
Class II trailer hitch 299 299 560 560
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Skyview roof     1,500  
Special Edition Package     1,150  
Leather and Bose Package     2,500  
Cargo cover     60 60
Interior air filter     60  
Floor mats     160 160
Roof rack crossbars     240 240
Cargo organizer 72 72 147 147
Satellite radio 334 334 304 304
Class II trailer hitch 195 195 464 464
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Skyview roof     1,301  
Special Edition Package     998  
Leather and Bose Package     2,273  
Cargo cover     44 44
Interior air filter     36  
Floor mats     120 120
Roof rack crossbars     111 111
Options (change) 859 1,129 6,790 1,580
Options (change) 601 776 5,798 1,190
Destination 645 645 605 605
Total Price $28,199 $29,669 $34,795 $36,585
Total Invoice $26,176 $27,537 $31,459 $33,254

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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: $4,566
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,465
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelForesterForesterQuestQuest
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.5 SL3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/65-16225/60-17
Total Price$28,199$29,669$34,795$36,585
Adjustments for Features-7150-2,745-3,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,484$29,669$32,050$32,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$0$590
Total Invoice$26,176$27,537$31,459$33,254
Adjustments for Features-6640-2,482-3,586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,512$27,537$28,977$29,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$0$691

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year2008200820062006
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
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Console with shifter$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $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 
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
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   
Total Value of Features$5,310$4,595$7,340$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0$2,745$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments-6640-2,482-3,586

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20082006
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.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.9 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 in41.3 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 in41.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.087.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3148.7 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 roof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Dual power sliding doors400No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested87581%
Leather and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

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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