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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: $31,806

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,489

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,475

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008
ModelForesterForesterForesterQuest
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $33,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Navigation Package 1,350      
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95  
Cargo cover 182 182 182 60
Cargo organizer 60 60 60 210
Roof rack crossbars 199 199 199 240
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Floor mats       165
Navigation system       1,600
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       2,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Navigation Package 1,157      
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61  
Cargo cover 118 118 118 44
Cargo organizer 39 39 39 147
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 111
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Floor mats       125
Navigation system       1,388
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,866
Options (change) 2,161 811 811 4,425
Options (change) 1,670 513 513 3,681
Destination 850 850 850 780
Total Price $31,806 $32,456 $35,456 $41,295
Total Invoice $29,475 $30,148 $32,932 $37,516

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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: $8,034
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,719
Model Year2016201620162008
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)440, 8440, 8440, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/60-17
Total Price$31,806$32,456$35,456$41,295
Adjustments for Features0-235-435-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,806$32,221$35,021$39,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0
Total Invoice$29,475$30,148$32,932$37,516
Adjustments for Features0-218-404-1,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,475$29,930$32,528$36,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$3,053$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year2016201620162008
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
PIN Code Access $10$10 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
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
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25$25$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
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
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$7,660$7,895$8,095$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$435$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-218-404-1,322

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20162008
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Nissan Quest 3.5 SE

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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