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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: $28,295

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,239

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelForesterForesterMaxima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $33,240
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $30,444
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Cargo organizer 115 115 145
Rear spoiler 353 353 380
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Value Package     1,000
Floor mats     195
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Cargo organizer 72 72 119
Rear spoiler 230 230 303
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Value Package     909
Floor mats     146
Options (change) 955 1,183 1,720
Options (change) 664 811 1,477
Destination 645 645 790
Total Price $28,295 $29,723 $35,750
Total Invoice $26,239 $27,572 $32,711

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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: $7,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,667
Model Year200820082013
ModelForesterForesterMaxima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionA4M5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$28,295$29,723$35,750
Adjustments for Features-6400-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,655$29,723$35,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0
Total Invoice$26,239$27,572$32,711
Adjustments for Features-5930-398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,646$27,572$32,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820082013
ModelForesterForesterMaxima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40 $40
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$5,485$4,845$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-398

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,557 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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested42549%
Total Not Requested45051%

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