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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: $34,095

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $349

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,012

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520072007
ModelForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.0XT TouringSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $28,050 $30,150
Base Invoice $30,927 $25,648 $27,575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Driver Preferred Package   3,600 1,000
Mud guards   140 140
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Floor mats   170 170
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Rear spoiler     360
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Driver Preferred Package   3,122 867
Mud guards   105 105
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Floor mats   127 127
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Rear spoiler     282
Options (change) 499 5,560 3,320
Options (change) 323 4,785 2,812
Destination 850 625 625
Total Price $34,444 $34,235 $34,095
Total Invoice $32,100 $31,058 $31,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,606
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,621
Model Year201520072007
ModelForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.0XT TouringSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,444$34,235$34,095
Adjustments for Features-2,955-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,489$34,135$34,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$40$0
Total Invoice$32,100$31,058$31,012
Adjustments for Features-2,754-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,346$30,967$31,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$45

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201520072007
ModelForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.0XT TouringSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Terrain selector$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,835$3,980$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,754-910

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152007
ModelForesterMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.2 in
Length180.9 in193.5 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height66.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested147550%
Total Not Requested147550%

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 link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested30029%
Total Not Requested72571%

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