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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: $34,118

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $1,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020062006
ModelForesterForesterMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedTouringSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,095 $34,595 $27,900 $30,000
Navigation system 1,350   1,800 1,800
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Cargo net 68 68    
Driver Preferred Package     3,500 800
Mud guards     130 130
Stability control     600 600
Sunroof     900 900
Xenon HID headlights     150 150
Satellite radio     350 350
Floor mats     160 160
Navigation system 1,156   1,561 1,561
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Cargo net 44 44    
Driver Preferred Package     3,035 694
Mud guards     99 99
Stability control     520 520
Sunroof     780 780
Xenon HID headlights     131 131
Satellite radio     304 304
Floor mats     121 121
Options (change) 2,013 663 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 1,585 429 6,551 4,210
Destination 1,010 1,010 605 605
Total Price $34,118 $36,268 $36,095 $35,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,115
Model Year2020202020062006
ModelForesterForesterMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedTouringSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,118$36,268$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-3,560-7,620-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,558$28,648$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$400$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2020202020062006
ModelForesterForesterMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedTouringSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Compass$0$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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 
Total Value of Features$7,815$11,875$4,455$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,560$7,620$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-271-302-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20202006
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.3,474 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
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested92532%

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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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