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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: $33,460

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,182

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaLegacy
TrimSESL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $31,945
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $29,897
Sensory Package 2,550    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sunroof 900 900  
Stability control 600 600  
Floor mats 175 175  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Rear spoiler   370 365
Bodyside moldings     290
Sensory Package 2,213    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sunroof 780 780  
Stability control 520 520  
Floor mats 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Rear spoiler   291 237
Bodyside moldings     188
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 655
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 425
Destination 695 695 860
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $33,460
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $31,182

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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: $5,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,057
Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaLegacy
TrimSESL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 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$36,450$36,520$33,460
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$31,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$31,182
Adjustments for Features-910-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$28,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaLegacy
TrimSESL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
PIN Code Access  $10
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire  $150
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation app  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Aluminum trim$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,880$3,780$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-2,195

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,579 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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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