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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: $32,646

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,159

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,356

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelForesterMaxima
Trim2.5 XT TouringSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $34,380
Base Invoice $28,084 $31,845
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Navigation system 1,600  
Cargo net 48  
Premium Package   2,850
Tech Package   1,150
Rear spoiler   405
Floor mats   210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Navigation system 1,335  
Cargo net 31  
Premium Package   2,502
Tech Package   1,009
Rear spoiler   344
Floor mats   159
Options (change) 1,926 4,615
Options (change) 1,547 4,014
Destination 725 810
Total Price $32,646 $39,805
Total Invoice $30,356 $36,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,874
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,978
Model Year20112014
ModelForesterMaxima
Trim2.5 XT TouringSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionT4CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$32,646$39,805
Adjustments for Features-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,931$39,805
Total Invoice$30,356$36,669
Adjustments for Features-6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,691$36,669

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112014
ModelForesterMaxima
Trim2.5 XT TouringSV
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,560$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112014
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested96535%
Total Not Requested180065%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested82584%
Total Not Requested16016%

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