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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: $31,631

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,412

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSV2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,380 $28,195
Base Invoice $31,845 $26,409
Tech Package 1,150  
Value Package 1,000  
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 210  
Universal garage door opener   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Tech Package 1,009  
Value Package 919  
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 159  
Universal garage door opener   54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 2,765 2,741
Options (change) 2,431 2,308
Destination 810 695
Total Price $37,955 $31,631
Total Invoice $35,086 $29,412

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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: $7,774
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,022
Model Year20142009
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSV2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,955$31,631
Adjustments for Features0-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$30,181
Total Invoice$35,086$29,412
Adjustments for Features0-1,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,086$28,064

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142009
ModelMaximaForester
TrimSV2.5 XT Limited
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,745$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,348

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142009
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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80081%
Total Not Requested18519%
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
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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