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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: $32,145

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,690

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelForesterForesterForesterQuest
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $34,400
Base Invoice $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $31,459
Navigation Package 1,850      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Cargo cover 182 182 182 60
Cargo organizer 60 60 60  
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 240
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 634 560
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Floor mats       160
Satellite radio       350
Navigation system       1,800
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,500
Additional screen for entertainment system       400
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.       850
Navigation Package 1,600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Cargo cover 118 118 118 44
Cargo organizer 39 39 39  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 111
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 475 464
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Floor mats       120
Satellite radio       304
Navigation system       1,561
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,301
Additional screen for entertainment system       347
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.       738
Options (change) 3,200 1,350 1,350 5,920
Options (change) 2,527 927 927 4,990
Destination 850 850 850 605
Total Price $32,145 $32,295 $35,295 $40,925
Total Invoice $29,690 $29,921 $32,704 $37,054

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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: $7,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,024
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelForesterForesterForesterQuest
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/700-480
Total Price$32,145$32,295$35,295$40,925
Adjustments for Features00-200-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,145$32,295$35,095$39,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$2,950$0
Total Invoice$29,690$29,921$32,704$37,054
Adjustments for Features00-185-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,690$29,921$32,519$35,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$231$2,829$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year2015201520152006
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
Proximity key $250$250 
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 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
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 
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 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
App support$0   
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600  $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
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$7,685$7,685$7,885$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$200$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments00-185-1,340

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20152006
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.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.9 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 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
34.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.487.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft3148.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

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 organizer100Yes
225/700R480 tires400No
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%

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