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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: $36,296

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,649

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,582

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,547

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Model Year20162013
ModelForesterQuest
Trim2.0XT TouringLE
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $33,795 $42,640
Base Invoice $31,569 $39,039
Cargo net 90 60
Roof rack crossbars 199 350
Class II trailer hitch 634 550
AC power outlet 415  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Floor mats   205
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295
Cargo net 58 53
Roof rack crossbars 117 292
Class II trailer hitch 475 471
AC power outlet 311  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Floor mats   167
Illuminated door sill trim plates   262
Options (change) 1,651 1,460
Options (change) 1,163 1,245
Destination 850 845
Total Price $36,296 $44,945
Total Invoice $33,582 $41,129

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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: $6,089
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,204
Model Year20162013
ModelForesterQuest
Trim2.0XT TouringLE
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine250hp H4260hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$36,296$44,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,296$42,385
Total Invoice$33,582$41,129
Adjustments for Features0-2,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,582$38,786

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20162013
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
PIN Code Access$10 
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
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
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$6,620$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,343

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20162013
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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