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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: $34,632

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,588

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,510

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Model Year20152011
ModelForesterMaxima
Trim2.0XT TouringSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $34,450
Base Invoice $30,927 $31,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Cargo organizer 60 140
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Cargo net 90  
Premium Package   3,300
Rear spoiler   375
Floor mats   195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Cargo organizer 39 115
Universal garage door opener 49  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Cargo net 58  
Premium Package   2,862
Rear spoiler   298
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 687 4,010
Options (change) 444 3,421
Destination 850 760
Total Price $34,632 $39,220
Total Invoice $32,221 $35,731

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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: $6,863
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,627
Model Year20152011
ModelForesterMaxima
Trim2.0XT TouringSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,632$39,220
Adjustments for Features-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,357$39,220
Total Invoice$32,221$35,731
Adjustments for Features-2,1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,104$35,731

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152011
ModelForesterMaxima
Trim2.0XT TouringSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive, small $5
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,835$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1170

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152011
ModelForesterMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in190.6 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height66.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested116547%
Total Not Requested130553%

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