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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: $34,650

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,057

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,574

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.0XT TouringSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $32,028 $26,229 $28,286
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Door sill trim plates 38    
Universal garage door opener 76    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Rear spoiler     370
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Door sill trim plates 24    
Universal garage door opener 49    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 537 5,325 3,145
Options (change) 347 4,650 2,728
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $35,707 $34,650 $34,720
Total Invoice $33,250 $31,574 $31,709

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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: $3,588
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,651
Model Year201720082008
ModelForesterMaximaMaxima
Trim2.0XT TouringSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,707$34,650$34,720
Adjustments for Features-4,745-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,962$34,550$34,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$33,250$31,574$31,709
Adjustments for Features-4,418-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,832$31,483$31,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201720082008
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 
PIN Code Access$10  
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
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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$8,950$4,305$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,745$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,418-910

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172008
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%

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