Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2018 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,654

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,626

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,439

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,206

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelMaximaMaximaForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $27,895
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $26,116
Floor mats 300 300  
Rear spoiler 405 405 353
4-speed automatic     1,000
Cargo net     46
Universal garage door opener     87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Satellite radio     445
Floor mats 234 234  
Rear spoiler 344 344 230
4-speed automatic     909
Cargo net     30
Universal garage door opener     56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 705 705 2,114
Options (change) 578 578 1,678
Destination 885 885 645
Total Price $39,280 $42,530 $30,654
Total Invoice $36,645 $39,675 $28,439

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Maxima dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,235
Model Year201820182008
ModelMaximaMaximaForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$39,280$42,530$30,654
Adjustments for Features-3,185-5,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,095$36,845$30,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$36,645$39,675$28,439
Adjustments for Features-2,971-5,3030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,674$34,372$28,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$698$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182008
ModelMaximaMaximaForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Full-size spare tire  $225
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  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
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
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$9,130$11,630$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$5,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,971-5,3030

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelMaximaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length192.8 in176.6 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height56.5 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.357.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.