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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: $30,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,687

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,409

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelMaximaMaximaForester
TrimSESL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $26,116
Floor mats 170 170  
Satellite radio 350 350 445
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Rear spoiler   360 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Universal garage door opener     87
Floor mats 127 127  
Satellite radio 304 304 334
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Rear spoiler   282 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 5,760 3,520 2,068
Options (change) 4,958 2,985 1,648
Destination 625 625 645
Total Price $34,435 $34,295 $30,608
Total Invoice $31,231 $31,185 $28,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,877
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,907
Model Year200720072008
ModelMaximaMaximaForester
TrimSESL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,435$34,295$30,608
Adjustments for Features-1000-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,335$34,295$30,418
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0
Total Invoice$31,231$31,185$28,409
Adjustments for Features-910-176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,140$31,185$28,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$45$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720072008
ModelMaximaMaximaForester
TrimSESL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$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
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 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,180$5,080$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$190
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-176

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModelMaximaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in99.4 in
Length193.5 in176.6 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.557.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137547%
Total Not Requested157553%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1025100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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