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Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $32,236 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | |||
| Difference: $3,259 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,023 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | |||
| Difference: $2,229 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | Maxima | Maxima | Forester |
| Trim | SE | SL | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $27,900 | $30,000 | $29,895 |
| Base Invoice | $25,511 | $27,437 | $27,992 |
| Driver Preferred Package | 3,500 | 800 | |
| Mud guards | 130 | 130 | |
| Stability control | 600 | 600 | |
| Sunroof | 900 | 900 | |
| Floor mats | 160 | 160 | |
| Satellite radio | 350 | 350 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 150 | 150 | |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,000 |
| Cargo net | 48 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 240 | ||
| Driver Preferred Package | 3,035 | 694 | |
| Mud guards | 99 | 99 | |
| Stability control | 520 | 520 | |
| Sunroof | 780 | 780 | |
| Floor mats | 121 | 121 | |
| Satellite radio | 304 | 304 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 131 | 131 | |
| Navigation system | 1,561 | 1,561 | 888 |
| Cargo net | 31 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 156 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,590 | 4,890 | 1,566 |
| Options (change) | 6,551 | 4,210 | 1,256 |
| Destination | 605 | 605 | 775 |
| Total Price | $36,095 | $35,495 | $32,236 |
| Total Invoice | $32,667 | $32,252 | $30,023 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,564 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,376 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | Maxima | Maxima | Forester |
| Trim | SE | SL | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 265hp V6 | 265hp V6 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T5 | T5 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/28 MPG | 20/28 MPG | 19/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 320, 8 | 320, 8 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $36,095 | $35,495 | $32,236 |
| Adjustments for Features | -200 | 0 | -2,305 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,895 | $35,495 | $29,931 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $400 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $32,667 | $32,252 | $30,023 |
| Adjustments for Features | -181 | 0 | -2,147 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,486 | $32,252 | $27,876 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $234 | $0 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | Maxima | Maxima | Forester |
| Trim | SE | SL | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Cassette player | $50 | $50 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,980 | $3,780 | $6,085 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $200 | $0 | $2,305 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -181 | 0 | -2,147 |
Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | Maxima | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 193.5 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,473 lb. | 3,440 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE
| Driver Preferred Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Bose, 320W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 48% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL
| Driver Preferred Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 19% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 81% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 14% |
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