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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: $28,293

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,987

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,233

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $35,182 $38,212
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Satellite radio 445 445    
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Rear spoiler 353 353 405 405
Cargo net 46 46    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Floor mats     300 300
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Satellite radio 334 334    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Rear spoiler 230 230 344 344
Cargo net 30 30    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Floor mats     234 234
Options (change) 973 1,114 705 705
Options (change) 678 769 578 578
Destination 625 625 885 885
Total Price $28,293 $29,634 $39,280 $42,530
Total Invoice $26,233 $27,510 $36,645 $39,675

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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: $7,427
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,085
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA4M5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,293$29,634$39,280$42,530
Adjustments for Features-9000-4,460-6,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,393$29,634$34,820$35,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$750
Total Invoice$26,233$27,510$36,645$39,675
Adjustments for Features-8340-4,161-6,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,399$27,510$32,484$33,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,111$0$698

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
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 start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$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$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
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
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$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
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$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
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,970$5,070$9,530$12,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$4,460$6,960
Value of Feature Adjustments-8340-4,161-6,493

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072018
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,472 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
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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