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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: $30,723

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,247

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,481

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSV2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,380 $27,895
Base Invoice $31,845 $26,116
Value Package 1,000  
Rear spoiler 405 353
Floor mats 210  
Cargo organizer 165 115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Value Package 919  
Rear spoiler 344 230
Floor mats 159  
Cargo organizer 146 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 1,780 2,183
Options (change) 1,568 1,720
Destination 810 645
Total Price $36,970 $30,723
Total Invoice $34,223 $28,481

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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: $7,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,516
Model Year20142008
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$36,970$30,723
Adjustments for Features0-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,970$29,888
Total Invoice$34,223$28,481
Adjustments for Features0-774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,223$27,707

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
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
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive, small$5 
USB port$25 
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$4,885$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-774

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested42549%
Total Not Requested45051%

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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