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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: $30,080

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $11,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,799

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $9,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelForesterForesterQuestQuest
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited3.5 SL3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $27,850 $34,650
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $25,468 $31,688
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
Cargo cover 166 166 60 60
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 560 560
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Technology Package     1,700 800
Premium Package     2,500  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,550 1,550
Upgrade Package     650  
Navigation and PAX Package     3,000 2,650
Skyview Package     3,200  
Interior air filter     60  
Floor mats     160 160
Additional screen for entertainment system       450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
Cargo cover 108 108 44 44
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 464 464
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Technology Package     1,474 694
Premium Package     2,338  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,345 1,345
Upgrade Package     564  
Navigation and PAX Package     2,602 2,299
Skyview Package     2,776  
Interior air filter     36  
Floor mats     119 119
Additional screen for entertainment system       390
Options (change) 3,390 3,390 13,440 6,230
Options (change) 2,774 2,777 11,762 5,355
Destination 695 695 705 705
Total Price $30,080 $32,280 $41,995 $41,585
Total Invoice $27,799 $29,881 $37,935 $37,748

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,359
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelForesterForesterQuestQuest
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited3.5 SL3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp H4224hp H4235hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionT4T4A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/700-480225/700-480
Total Price$30,080$32,280$41,995$41,585
Adjustments for Features0-360-3,405-3,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,080$31,920$38,590$37,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$960$0
Total Invoice$27,799$29,881$37,935$37,748
Adjustments for Features0-333-3,076-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,799$29,548$34,859$34,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,749$701$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year2009200920072007
ModelForesterForesterQuestQuest
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited3.5 SL3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer  $100$100
Cargo tray$40   
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
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  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
Surround sound$250$250  
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,760$6,120$9,165$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$360$3,405$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-333-3,076-3,590

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20092007
ModelForesterQuest
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.0 in124.0 in
Length179.5 in204.1 in
Width70.1 in77.6 in
Height65.9 in71.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in63.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in65.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in66.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in67.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.587.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Console without shifter150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual power sliding doors400No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%
Navigation and PAX Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Cargo organizer100No
225/700R480 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Skyview Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Console without shifter150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Navigation and PAX Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Cargo organizer100No
225/700R480 tires400No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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