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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: $33,065

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $2,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,158

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $2,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaForester
TrimSESL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $33,795
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $31,569
Driver Preferred Package 3,500    
Mud guards 130    
Satellite radio 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Bluetooth cell phone link   300  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Universal garage door opener     76
Cargo net     90
Driver Preferred Package 3,035    
Mud guards 99    
Satellite radio 304 304  
Floor mats 121 121  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Bluetooth cell phone link   260  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Universal garage door opener     49
Cargo net     58
Options (change) 5,790 2,460 589
Options (change) 4,990 2,116 381
Destination 605 605 850
Total Price $34,295 $33,065 $35,234
Total Invoice $31,106 $30,158 $32,800

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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: $2,546
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,747
Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaForester
TrimSESL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$34,295$33,065$35,234
Adjustments for Features-8750-4,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$33,065$30,519
Cost Above Minimum$355$0$0
Total Invoice$31,106$30,158$32,800
Adjustments for Features-7940-4,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,312$30,158$28,411
Cost Above Minimum$154$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaForester
TrimSESL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Terrain selector  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,030$3,155$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments-7940-4,389

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelMaximaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in103.9 in
Length193.5 in180.9 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.574.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested162557%
Total Not Requested122543%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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