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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: $31,809

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $6,951

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,330

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $6,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelForesterForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $37,250 $40,340
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $34,772 $37,652
Navigation system 1,600 1,600    
Remote start 432 432    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Rear spoiler 368   405 405
Cargo net 48 48    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Floor mats     220 220
Navigation system 1,335 1,335    
Remote start 324 324    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Rear spoiler 276   344 344
Cargo net 31 31    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Floor mats     167 167
Options (change) 3,089 2,721 625 625
Options (change) 2,419 2,143 511 511
Destination 725 725 885 885
Total Price $31,809 $33,441 $38,760 $41,850
Total Invoice $29,330 $30,952 $36,168 $39,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,281
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,213
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelForesterForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT4T4CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,809$33,441$38,760$41,850
Adjustments for Features0-175-670-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,809$33,266$38,090$38,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$590
Total Invoice$29,330$30,952$36,168$39,048
Adjustments for Features0-162-625-2,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,330$30,790$35,543$36,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,460$0$547

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelForesterForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,885$6,060$6,555$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$670$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-625-2,958

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112017
ModelForesterMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in192.8 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height65.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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