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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: $28,130

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,134

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterQuestQuest
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $34,350 $41,350
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $31,638 $37,859
Cargo net 46 46 60 60
Class II trailer hitch 299 299 535 535
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Floor mats     180 180
Roof rack crossbars     250 250
Illuminated door sill trim plates     290 290
Cargo net 30 30 53 53
Class II trailer hitch 195 195 428 428
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Floor mats     140 140
Roof rack crossbars     206 206
Illuminated door sill trim plates     256 256
Options (change) 790 1,060 1,315 1,315
Options (change) 559 734 1,083 1,083
Destination 645 645 810 810
Total Price $28,130 $29,600 $36,475 $43,475
Total Invoice $26,134 $27,495 $33,531 $39,752

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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: $5,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,100
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterQuestQuest
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA4M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$28,130$29,600$36,475$43,475
Adjustments for Features-6150-3,120-7,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,515$29,600$33,355$36,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0$2,760
Total Invoice$26,134$27,495$33,531$39,752
Adjustments for Features-5710-2,868-6,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,563$27,495$30,663$33,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,932$0$2,359

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterQuestQuest
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
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$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Console with shifter$150$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$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
Media drive   $15
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
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$25  
Compass$0$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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,685$5,070$8,190$12,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$3,120$7,360
Value of Feature Adjustments-5710-2,868-6,730

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20082011
ModelForesterQuest
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in118.1 in
Length176.6 in200.8 in
Width68.3 in77.6 in
Height65.0 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in64.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in63.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in66.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft335.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.063.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3108.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Quest SL

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Quest LE

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

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