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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: $32,304

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $8,781

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,992

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelForesterForesterForesterQuest
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.5 SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $33,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Navigation system 1,350     1,600
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98  
Roof rack crossbars 181 181 181 240
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Cargo cover       60
Floor mats       165
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       2,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Navigation system 1,156     1,388
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117 111
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Cargo cover       44
Floor mats       125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,866
Options (change) 1,994 644 644 4,215
Options (change) 1,572 416 416 3,534
Destination 915 915 915 780
Total Price $32,304 $34,649 $37,649 $41,085
Total Invoice $29,992 $32,218 $35,006 $37,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,421
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,948
Model Year2018201820182008
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$32,304$34,649$37,649$41,085
Adjustments for Features0-4,060-4,360-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,304$30,589$33,289$40,010
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$29,992$32,218$35,006$37,369
Adjustments for Features0-3,775-4,054-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,992$28,443$30,952$36,391
Cost Above Minimum$1,549$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year2018201820182008
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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$0$0 
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Cornering lights   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
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$200$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$7,490$11,550$11,850$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,060$4,360$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,775-4,054-978

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
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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