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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: $30,280

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $8,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,931

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $7,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterQuestQuest
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.5 SL3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $27,400 $34,400
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $25,056 $31,459
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185    
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 1,800 1,800
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240    
Cargo cover 166 166 166 60 60
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 195 240 240
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 468 560 560
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363    
Skyview roof       1,500  
Special Edition Package       1,150  
Leather and Bose Package       2,500  
Interior air filter       60  
Floor mats       160 160
Satellite radio       350 350
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,500 1,500
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.       1,200 850
Additional screen for entertainment system         400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120    
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 1,561 1,561
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156    
Cargo cover 108 108 108 44 44
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 111 111
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 351 464 464
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272    
Skyview roof       1,301  
Special Edition Package       998  
Leather and Bose Package       2,273  
Interior air filter       36  
Floor mats       120 120
Satellite radio       304 304
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,301 1,301
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.       1,041 738
Additional screen for entertainment system         347
Options (change) 2,910 2,710 2,710 11,080 5,920
Options (change) 2,251 2,073 2,073 9,554 4,990
Destination 775 775 775 605 605
Total Price $30,280 $31,380 $33,380 $39,085 $40,925
Total Invoice $27,931 $28,942 $30,840 $35,215 $37,054

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,770
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterQuestQuest
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.5 SL3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4240hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T4A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/700-480225/700-480
Total Price$30,280$31,380$33,380$39,085$40,925
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,000-1,680-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,280$30,680$32,380$37,405$38,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$2,100$0$840
Total Invoice$27,931$28,942$30,840$35,215$37,054
Adjustments for Features0-646-924-1,514-2,427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,931$28,296$29,916$33,701$34,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$1,985$0$926

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterQuestQuest
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.5 SL3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
AWD$1700$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$200  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer   $100$100
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments   $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 $125
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system    $200
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Stowable third row seats   $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,260$6,960$7,260$7,940$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,000$1,680$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-646-924-1,514-2,427

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20122006
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.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.9 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 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
33.5 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.587.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3148.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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-dash200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual power sliding doors400No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested45042%
Total Not Requested62558%
Leather and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Cargo organizer100No
225/700R480 tires400No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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%
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Cargo organizer100No
225/700R480 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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