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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: $33,900

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,477

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaLegacy
TrimSESL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $29,945
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $28,061
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 160 160  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
Cargo net     70
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 121 121  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Cargo net     45
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 3,160
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 2,621
Destination 605 605 795
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $33,900
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $31,477

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,237
Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaLegacy
TrimSESL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$33,900
Adjustments for Features-2000-4,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$29,095
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$31,477
Adjustments for Features-1810-4,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$27,015
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaLegacy
TrimSESL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity key  $250
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
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
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $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 driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,580$2,380$7,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-4,462

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062016
ModelMaximaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in108.3 in
Length193.5 in188.8 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested117541%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested35045%
Total Not Requested42555%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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