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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: $29,189

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,571

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,065

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $37,250 $40,340
Base Invoice $26,005 $34,772 $37,652
Universal garage door opener 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler 353 405 405
Cargo net 46    
Floor mats   220 220
Universal garage door opener 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler 230 344 344
Cargo net 30    
Floor mats   167 167
Options (change) 669 625 625
Options (change) 435 511 511
Destination 625 885 885
Total Price $29,189 $38,760 $41,850
Total Invoice $27,065 $36,168 $39,048

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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: $4,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,755
Model Year200620172017
ModelForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,189$38,760$41,850
Adjustments for Features0-4,660-7,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,189$34,100$34,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$27,065$36,168$39,048
Adjustments for Features0-4,348-6,681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,065$31,820$32,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$547

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620172017
ModelForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
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
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
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
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 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $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
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$4,920$9,580$12,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,660$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,348-6,681

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062017
ModelForesterMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length176.6 in192.8 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height65.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,310 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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