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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: $29,859

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $5,636

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $4,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelForesterForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $25,511 $27,437
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Cargo net 46 46    
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
Satellite radio 453 453 350 350
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler 367      
Floor mats     160 160
Sunroof     900 900
Xenon HID headlights     150 150
Driver Preferred Package     3,500 800
Mud guards     130 130
Stability control     600 600
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Cargo net 30 30    
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
Satellite radio 340 340 304 304
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler 275      
Floor mats     121 121
Sunroof     780 780
Xenon HID headlights     131 131
Driver Preferred Package     3,035 694
Mud guards     99 99
Stability control     520 520
Options (change) 3,169 2,802 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 2,620 2,348 6,551 4,210
Destination 695 695 605 605
Total Price $29,859 $31,692 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $27,645 $29,452 $32,667 $32,252

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,741
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,630
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelForesterForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,859$31,692$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-1,105-1,265-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,754$30,427$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$400$0
Total Invoice$27,645$29,452$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-1,023-1,176-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,622$28,276$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,654$234$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelForesterForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40   
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,610$5,770$4,705$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$1,265$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,023-1,176-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in111.2 in
Length179.5 in193.5 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height65.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 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%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137548%
Total Not Requested147552%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested72594%

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