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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: $33,260

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,052

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelMaximaLegacy
TrimSV3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $31,945
Base Invoice $30,097 $29,897
Sport Package 2,300  
Rear spoiler 0 365
Tech Package 2,250  
Floor mats 180  
Cargo net   90
Sport Package 1,995  
Rear spoiler 0 237
Tech Package 1,952  
Floor mats 135  
Cargo net   58
Options (change) 4,730 455
Options (change) 4,082 295
Destination 695 860
Total Price $38,285 $33,260
Total Invoice $34,874 $31,052

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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: $7,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,193
Model Year20092018
ModelMaximaLegacy
TrimSV3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$38,285$33,260
Adjustments for Features0-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,285$30,720
Total Invoice$34,874$31,052
Adjustments for Features0-2,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,874$28,681

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092018
ModelMaximaLegacy
TrimSV3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access $10
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation app $50
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,120$5,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,371

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092018
ModelMaximaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.3 in
Length190.6 in189.1 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.8 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested136557%
Total Not Requested105043%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested42535%
Total Not Requested79065%

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