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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: $33,550

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,240

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,012

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Model Year200620062018
ModelMaximaMaximaLegacy
TrimSESL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $31,945
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $29,897
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 160 160  
Stability control 600 600  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Cargo net     90
Bodyside moldings     290
Rear spoiler     365
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 121 121  
Stability control 520 520  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Cargo net     58
Bodyside moldings     188
Rear spoiler     237
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 745
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 483
Destination 605 605 860
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $33,550
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $31,240

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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: $5,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,973
Model Year200620062018
ModelMaximaMaximaLegacy
TrimSESL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 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$33,550
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$30,370
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$31,240
Adjustments for Features-1810-2,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$28,279
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200620062018
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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 app  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
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 
Heated second row seats  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,455$3,255$6,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-2,961

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062018
ModelMaximaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in108.3 in
Length193.5 in189.1 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,748 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 spoiler200Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested97534%

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%

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