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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: $32,899

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,451

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,491

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelForesterQuest
Trim2.5 XT TouringPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,895 $43,230
Base Invoice $27,992 $40,346
Navigation system 1,000  
Cargo net 48 70
Roof rack crossbars 195 355
Class II trailer hitch 468 560
Universal garage door opener 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Floor mats   235
Navigation system 888  
Cargo net 31 58
Roof rack crossbars 117 303
Class II trailer hitch 351 486
Universal garage door opener 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Floor mats   190
Options (change) 2,229 1,220
Options (change) 1,724 1,037
Destination 775 900
Total Price $32,899 $45,350
Total Invoice $30,491 $42,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,510
Model Year20122016
ModelForesterQuest
Trim2.5 XT TouringPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine224hp H4260hp V6
TransmissionT4CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$32,899$45,350
Adjustments for Features0-3,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,899$41,830
Total Invoice$30,491$42,283
Adjustments for Features0-3,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,491$39,001

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20122016
ModelForesterQuest
Trim2.5 XT TouringPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Removable second-row console $200
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,635$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,282

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20122016
ModelForesterQuest
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.0 in118.1 in
Length179.5 in200.8 in
Width70.1 in77.6 in
Height65.9 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in64.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in63.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in66.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft335.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.563.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft3108.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Quest Platinum

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

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