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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: $32,598

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,657

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,325

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSV2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,240 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,444 $28,084
Monitor Package 700  
Tech Package 1,150  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Rear spoiler 380  
Floor mats 195  
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,600
Monitor Package 607  
Tech Package 998  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Rear spoiler 303  
Floor mats 146  
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 3,225 1,878
Options (change) 2,748 1,516
Destination 790 725
Total Price $37,255 $32,598
Total Invoice $33,982 $30,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,276
Model Year20132011
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSV2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,255$32,598
Adjustments for Features0-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,255$30,858
Total Invoice$33,982$30,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,982$28,706

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSV2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$3,245$4,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,619

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
ModelMaximaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length190.6 in179.5 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height57.8 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.268.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested82583%
Total Not Requested16517%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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