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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: $31,631

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,624

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,412

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelForesterMaxima
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $33,240
Base Invoice $26,409 $30,444
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 82  
iPod integration 223  
Satellite radio 453  
Navigation system 1,800  
Cold Package   400
Tech Package   1,150
Xenon HID headlights   400
Monitor Package   700
Floor mats   195
Rear spoiler   380
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 54  
iPod integration 145  
Satellite radio 340  
Navigation system 1,650  
Cold Package   347
Tech Package   998
Xenon HID headlights   347
Monitor Package   607
Floor mats   146
Rear spoiler   303
Options (change) 2,741 3,225
Options (change) 2,308 2,748
Destination 695 790
Total Price $31,631 $37,255
Total Invoice $29,412 $33,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,574
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,453
Model Year20092013
ModelForesterMaxima
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionT4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$31,631$37,255
Adjustments for Features-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,681$37,255
Total Invoice$29,412$33,982
Adjustments for Features-8830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,529$33,982

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterMaxima
Trim2.5 XT LimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,195$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8830

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in190.6 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height65.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80081%
Total Not Requested19019%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested23090%

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