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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: $31,347

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,818

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,997

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelForesterForesterForesterQuest
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $36,400
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $33,374
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198  
Navigation system 1,100     1,600
Rear bumper protector 92 92 92  
Cargo cover 182 182 182 60
Cargo organizer 60 60 60 210
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74  
Class II trailer hitch 622 622 622 560
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 240
Floor mats       165
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       2,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128  
Navigation system 975     1,388
Rear bumper protector 59 59 59  
Cargo cover 118 118 118 44
Cargo organizer 39 39 39 148
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48  
Class II trailer hitch 466 466 466 464
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 112
Floor mats       126
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,866
Options (change) 2,527 1,427 1,427 4,985
Options (change) 1,950 975 975 4,148
Destination 825 825 825 780
Total Price $31,347 $32,247 $35,247 $42,165
Total Invoice $28,997 $29,851 $32,636 $38,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,688
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelForesterForesterForesterQuest
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4235hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$31,347$32,247$35,247$42,165
Adjustments for Features0-200-400-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,347$32,047$34,847$40,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$28,997$29,851$32,636$38,302
Adjustments for Features0-185-370-1,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,997$29,666$32,266$36,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$669$3,269$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year2014201420142009
ModelForesterForesterForesterQuest
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Stowable third row seats   $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,860$7,060$7,260$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$400$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-370-1,617

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterQuest
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in124.0 in
Length180.9 in204.1 in
Width70.7 in77.6 in
Height66.4 in71.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in63.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in65.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.487.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft3145.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Console without shifter150Yes
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested120089%

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