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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $2,173

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $2,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelMaximaMaximaForester
TrimSESL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $36,090
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $33,675
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 160 160  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Cargo net     68
Universal garage door opener     120
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 121 121  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Cargo net     44
Universal garage door opener     78
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 663
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 429
Destination 605 605 915
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $37,668
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $35,019

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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: $5,647
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,503
Model Year200620062018
ModelMaximaMaximaForester
TrimSESL2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$37,668
Adjustments for Features-2000-7,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$29,848
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$35,019
Adjustments for Features-1810-7,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$27,749
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Terrain selector  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,030$3,830$11,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-7,270

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062018
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.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested92532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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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