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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: $30,388

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,562

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,207

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelMaximaMaximaForester
TrimSESL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $26,116
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175  
Sunroof 900 900  
Rear spoiler   370 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
4-speed automatic     800
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780  
Rear spoiler   291 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
4-speed automatic     727
Options (change) 3,625 1,445 1,868
Options (change) 3,124 1,202 1,466
Destination 695 695 625
Total Price $32,950 $33,020 $30,388
Total Invoice $30,048 $30,183 $28,207

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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: $3,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,646
Model Year200820082007
ModelMaximaMaximaForester
TrimSESL2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,950$33,020$30,388
Adjustments for Features-1000-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,850$33,020$29,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$30,048$30,183$28,207
Adjustments for Features-910-896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,957$30,183$27,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082007
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 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,280$4,180$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-896

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082007
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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