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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: $34,632

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,188

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSV2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,380 $33,095
Base Invoice $31,845 $30,927
Premium Package 2,850  
Cargo organizer 165 60
Floor mats 210  
Rear spoiler 405  
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Cargo net   90
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Premium Package 2,502  
Cargo organizer 146 39
Floor mats 159  
Rear spoiler 344  
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Cargo net   58
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Options (change) 3,630 687
Options (change) 3,151 444
Destination 810 850
Total Price $38,820 $34,632
Total Invoice $35,806 $32,221

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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: $6,663
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,888
Model Year20142015
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$38,820$34,632
Adjustments for Features0-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,820$32,157
Total Invoice$35,806$32,221
Adjustments for Features0-2,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,806$29,918

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142015
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
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive, small$5 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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
Total Value of Features$4,235$6,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,303

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142015
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested94034%
Total Not Requested182566%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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