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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: $35,865

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920072007
ModelForesterMaximaMaxima
TrimTouringSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $28,050 $30,150
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Driver Preferred Package   3,600 1,000
Mud guards   140 140
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Satellite radio   350 350
Floor mats   170 170
Rear spoiler     360
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Driver Preferred Package   3,122 867
Mud guards   105 105
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Satellite radio   304 304
Floor mats   127 127
Rear spoiler     282
Options (change) 595 7,710 5,470
Options (change) 385 6,650 4,677
Destination 975 625 625
Total Price $35,865 $36,385 $36,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,730
Model Year201920072007
ModelForesterMaximaMaxima
TrimTouringSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,865$36,385$36,245
Adjustments for Features-6,770-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,095$36,285$36,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$40$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201920072007
ModelForesterMaximaMaxima
TrimTouringSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Terrain selector$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
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 
Total Value of Features$10,650$3,980$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,770$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-257-900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20192007
ModelForesterMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.2 in
Length182.1 in193.5 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height67.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft315.5 ft3

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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 seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested202569%
Total Not Requested92531%

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 seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested85083%
Total Not Requested17517%

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