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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: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelForesterForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $28,050 $30,150
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $25,648 $27,575
Rear spoiler 353 353   360
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Satellite radio 445 445 350 350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Sensory Package     2,400  
Floor mats     170 170
Sunroof     900 900
Rear spoiler 230 230   282
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Satellite radio 334 334 304 304
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Sensory Package     2,082  
Floor mats     127 127
Sunroof     780 780
Options (change) 840 1,068 3,820 1,780
Options (change) 592 739 3,293 1,493
Destination 645 645 625 625
Total Price $28,180 $29,608 $32,495 $32,555
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,500 $29,566 $29,693

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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: $5,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,288
Model Year2008200820072007
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, 7155, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,180$29,608$32,495$32,555
Adjustments for Features-1,055-315-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,125$29,293$32,395$32,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,168$0$160
Total Invoice$26,167$27,500$29,566$29,693
Adjustments for Features-980-293-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,187$27,207$29,475$29,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,020$0$218

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2008200820072007
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$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,310$4,570$4,355$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$315$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-980-293-910

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082007
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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137571%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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