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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,258

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,112

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,107

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelForesterMaxima
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $34,380
Base Invoice $26,005 $31,845
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo organizer 115 165
Rear spoiler 353 405
Universal garage door opener 87  
Cold Package   400
Floor mats   210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo organizer 72 146
Rear spoiler 230 344
Universal garage door opener 56  
Cold Package   351
Floor mats   159
Options (change) 738 1,180
Options (change) 477 1,000
Destination 625 810
Total Price $29,258 $36,370
Total Invoice $27,107 $33,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,572
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,048
Model Year20062014
ModelForesterMaxima
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18
Total Price$29,258$36,370
Adjustments for Features0-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,258$35,830
Total Invoice$27,107$33,655
Adjustments for Features0-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,107$33,155

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterMaxima
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
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
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
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
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive, small $5
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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$4,695$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-500

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length176.6 in190.6 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height65.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,310 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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