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Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,089

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $2,056

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,634

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $1,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaLegacy
TrimSESL2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $28,295
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $26,438
Floor mats 160 160  
Sunroof 900 900  
Stability control 600 600 300
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Universal garage door opener     77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Rear spoiler     389
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Floor mats 121 121  
Sunroof 780 780  
Stability control 520 520 275
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,721
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Universal garage door opener     50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Rear spoiler     292
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Options (change) 7,240 4,540 4,149
Options (change) 6,247 3,906 3,551
Destination 605 605 645
Total Price $35,745 $35,145 $33,089
Total Invoice $32,363 $31,948 $30,634

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,536
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,684
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaLegacy
TrimSESL2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$35,745$35,145$33,089
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,545$35,145$31,609
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,363$31,948$30,634
Adjustments for Features-1810-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,182$31,948$29,264
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaLegacy
TrimSESL2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,270$3,070$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-1,370

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062008
ModelMaximaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in105.1 in
Length193.5 in186.2 in
Width71.7 in68.1 in
Height58.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested172561%
Total Not Requested112539%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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