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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: $33,004

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $4,601

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,539

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $3,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaLegacy
TrimSV3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $25,095
Base Invoice $30,097 $23,533
Tech Package 2,400  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 180  
Rear spoiler 370 393
Navigation system   2,000
Sunroof   995
Limited Package   3,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Universal garage door opener   85
Tech Package 2,082  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Bluetooth cell phone link 260  
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 135  
Rear spoiler 292 295
Navigation system   1,668
Sunroof   829
Limited Package   3,288
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Universal garage door opener   55
Options (change) 4,050 7,159
Options (change) 3,463 6,256
Destination 695 750
Total Price $37,605 $33,004
Total Invoice $34,255 $30,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,322
Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaLegacy
TrimSV3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$37,605$33,004
Adjustments for Features0-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,605$32,349
Total Invoice$34,255$30,539
Adjustments for Features0-606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,255$29,933

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaLegacy
TrimSV3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,245$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-606

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.3 in
Length190.6 in186.4 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.8 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112593%
Total Not Requested907%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested275086%
Total Not Requested45014%

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