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Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,188

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,932

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,899

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSV2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,380 $32,995
Base Invoice $31,845 $30,836
Tech Package 1,150  
Value Package 1,000  
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 210  
Cargo organizer 165 60
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Tech Package 1,009  
Value Package 919  
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 159  
Cargo organizer 146 39
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Options (change) 2,930 368
Options (change) 2,577 238
Destination 810 825
Total Price $38,120 $34,188
Total Invoice $35,232 $31,899

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,379
Model Year20142014
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSV2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$38,120$34,188
Adjustments for Features0-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,120$30,923
Total Invoice$35,232$31,899
Adjustments for Features0-3,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,232$28,853

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSV2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,895$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,046

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014
ModelMaximaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length190.6 in180.9 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.274.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95096%
Total Not Requested354%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested42549%
Total Not Requested45051%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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