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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: $29,258

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,757

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,107

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSV2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $27,895
Base Invoice $32,163 $26,005
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 195  
Cargo organizer 145 115
Rear spoiler 375 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 146  
Cargo organizer 117 72
Rear spoiler 298 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
Options (change) 1,115 738
Options (change) 908 477
Destination 780 625
Total Price $37,015 $29,258
Total Invoice $33,851 $27,107

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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: $7,022
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,072
Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSV2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$37,015$29,258
Adjustments for Features-7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,280$29,258
Total Invoice$33,851$27,107
Adjustments for Features-6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,179$27,107

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSV2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
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 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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$5,105$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6720

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
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.3,310 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%

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