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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: $35,445

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,805

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelForesterQuest
Trim2.0XT TouringLE
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $32,995 $42,350
Base Invoice $30,836 $38,774
Cargo net 87 60
Roof rack crossbars 199 350
Class II trailer hitch 622 550
Universal garage door opener 74  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
AC power outlet 409  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Floor mats   205
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295
Cargo net 56 53
Roof rack crossbars 117 292
Class II trailer hitch 466 471
Universal garage door opener 48  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
AC power outlet 306  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Floor mats   167
Illuminated door sill trim plates   262
Options (change) 1,625 1,460
Options (change) 1,144 1,245
Destination 825 825
Total Price $35,445 $44,635
Total Invoice $32,805 $40,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,756
Model Year20142012
ModelForesterQuest
Trim2.0XT TouringLE
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine250hp H4260hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$35,445$44,635
Adjustments for Features0-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,445$42,140
Total Invoice$32,805$40,844
Adjustments for Features0-2,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,805$38,561

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20142012
ModelForesterQuest
Trim2.0XT TouringLE
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
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 cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,210$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,283

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20142012
ModelForesterQuest
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in118.1 in
Length180.9 in200.8 in
Width70.7 in77.6 in
Height66.4 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in64.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft335.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.463.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft3108.4 ft3

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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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