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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: $36,321

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $3,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092020
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSVTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,860 $34,595
Premium Package 3,450  
Tech Package 1,850  
Rear spoiler 370  
Floor mats 180  
Door sill trim plates   53
Cargo net   68
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Premium Package 2,993  
Tech Package 1,605  
Rear spoiler 292  
Floor mats 135  
Door sill trim plates   34
Cargo net   44
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Options (change) 5,850 716
Options (change) 5,025 463
Destination 695 1,010
Total Price $39,405 $36,321

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,601
Model Year20092020
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSVTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$39,405$36,321
Adjustments for Features0-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,405$29,991

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092020
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSVTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,445$10,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092020
ModelMaximaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in105.1 in
Length190.6 in182.1 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.8 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.276.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested166561%
Total Not Requested107539%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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