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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: $30,276

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $8,484

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,838

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $8,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720102010
ModelMaximaMaximaForesterForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,250 $40,340 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $34,772 $37,652 $24,355 $26,707
Floor mats 220 220    
Rear spoiler 405 405 367  
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
iPod integration     223 223
Cargo net     46 46
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Remote start     432 432
Satellite radio     453 453
Floor mats 167 167    
Rear spoiler 344 344 275  
Navigation system     1,501 1,501
iPod integration     145 145
Cargo net     30 30
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Remote start     324 324
Satellite radio     340 340
Options (change) 625 625 3,586 3,219
Options (change) 511 511 2,788 2,513
Destination 885 885 695 695
Total Price $38,760 $41,850 $30,276 $32,409
Total Invoice $36,168 $39,048 $27,838 $29,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,814
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,772
Model Year2017201720102010
ModelMaximaMaximaForesterForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,760$41,850$30,276$32,409
Adjustments for Features-1,670-4,1700-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,090$37,680$30,276$32,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0$1,898
Total Invoice$36,168$39,048$27,838$29,915
Adjustments for Features-1,558-3,8910-217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,610$35,157$27,838$29,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$547$0$1,860

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720102010
ModelMaximaMaximaForesterForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150  
Moving object detection, front $25  
Moving object detection, rear $25  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40 
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$6,805$9,305$5,135$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$4,170$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,558-3,8910-217

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172010
ModelMaximaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length192.8 in179.5 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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