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Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Quest Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Quest Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $14,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,431

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $12,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackQuest
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $42,350
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $38,774
Limited Package 2,700      
Stability control 300      
Cargo net 42 42 42 60
Class II trailer hitch 353 369 353 550
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Floor mats       205
Roof rack crossbars       350
Illuminated door sill trim plates       295
Limited Package 2,426      
Stability control 275      
Cargo net 28 28 28 53
Class II trailer hitch 229 240 229 471
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Navigation system   1,822 1,822  
Floor mats       167
Roof rack crossbars       292
Illuminated door sill trim plates       262
Options (change) 3,655 2,671 2,472 1,460
Options (change) 3,127 2,259 2,129 1,245
Destination 645 645 645 825
Total Price $30,595 $34,311 $34,612 $44,635
Total Invoice $28,431 $31,699 $32,124 $40,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,562
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackQuest
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6260hp V6
TransmissionT4M5T5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$30,595$34,311$34,612$44,635
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,125-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,170$34,311$33,487$39,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,141$3,317$0
Total Invoice$28,431$31,699$32,124$40,844
Adjustments for Features-3950-1,044-4,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,036$31,699$31,080$36,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,663$3,044$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackQuest
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, third row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable second-row console   $200
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$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror   $25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,815$5,390$6,515$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,125$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-3950-1,044-4,246

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackQuest
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase105.1 in118.1 in
Length188.7 in200.8 in
Width69.7 in77.6 in
Height63.2 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.4,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in42.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in64.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in63.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in66.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 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
33.5 ft335.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.563.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft3108.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

Option Package Details
Nissan Quest LE

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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