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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: $30,278

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,377

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,147

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSV2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,860 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,097 $26,116
Cold Package 400  
Rear spoiler 370 353
Floor mats 180  
Cargo organizer 150 115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Cold Package 347  
Rear spoiler 292 230
Floor mats 135  
Cargo organizer 113 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Options (change) 1,100 1,738
Options (change) 887 1,386
Destination 695 645
Total Price $34,655 $30,278
Total Invoice $31,679 $28,147

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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: $5,342
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,429
Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSV2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,655$30,278
Adjustments for Features0-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,655$29,313
Total Invoice$31,679$28,147
Adjustments for Features0-897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,679$27,250

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSV2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,430$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-897

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length190.6 in176.6 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height57.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.257.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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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