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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: $31,948

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,182

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,836

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelForesterMaxima
Trim2.5 XT TouringSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $34,450
Base Invoice $27,992 $31,550
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Floor mats   195
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation system 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Floor mats   146
Rear spoiler   298
Options (change) 1,278 3,920
Options (change) 1,069 3,350
Destination 775 760
Total Price $31,948 $39,130
Total Invoice $29,836 $35,660

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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: $9,097
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,612
Model Year20122011
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)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$31,948$39,130
Adjustments for Features-1,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,033$39,130
Total Invoice$29,836$35,660
Adjustments for Features-1,7880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,048$35,660

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122011
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$5,060$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7880

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122011
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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