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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: $31,679

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $7,601

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,353

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $7,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelMaximaMaximaForesterForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $26,586 $28,084
Floor mats 300 300    
Rear spoiler 405 405 368  
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Cargo net     48 48
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363
Remote start     432 432
Floor mats 234 234    
Rear spoiler 344 344 276  
Navigation system     888 888
Cargo net     31 31
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272
Remote start     324 324
Options (change) 705 705 2,489 2,121
Options (change) 578 578 1,972 1,696
Destination 885 885 795 795
Total Price $39,280 $42,530 $31,679 $32,911
Total Invoice $36,645 $39,675 $29,353 $30,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,006
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,737
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelMaximaMaximaForesterForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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?, 11?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$39,280$42,530$31,679$32,911
Adjustments for Features-595-3,0950-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,685$39,435$31,679$32,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$1,057
Total Invoice$36,645$39,675$29,353$30,575
Adjustments for Features-555-2,8870-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,090$36,788$29,353$30,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$698$0$1,059

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelMaximaMaximaForesterForester
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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  
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
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  
Traffic information  $25$25
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  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$6,555$9,055$5,960$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$3,095$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-555-2,8870-163

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182013
ModelMaximaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length192.8 in169.5 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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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