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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: $28,247

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,703

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,203

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelForesterForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $26,229 $28,286
Rear spoiler 353 353   370
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Sensory Package     2,550  
Floor mats     175 175
Sunroof     900 900
Rear spoiler 230 230   291
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Sensory Package     2,213  
Floor mats     131 131
Sunroof     780 780
Options (change) 927 1,068 3,625 1,445
Options (change) 648 739 3,124 1,202
Destination 625 625 695 695
Total Price $28,247 $29,588 $32,950 $33,020
Total Invoice $26,203 $27,480 $30,048 $30,183

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,668
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,742
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelForesterForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA4M5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,247$29,588$32,950$33,020
Adjustments for Features-1,065-165-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,182$29,423$32,850$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$170
Total Invoice$26,203$27,480$30,048$30,183
Adjustments for Features-988-153-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,215$27,327$29,957$30,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,112$0$226

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelForesterForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,395$4,495$4,430$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$165$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-988-153-910

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072008
ModelForesterMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in111.2 in
Length176.6 in193.5 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height65.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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