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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: $35,328

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT   
Difference: $4,747

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,570

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT   
Difference: $4,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaLegacy
TrimSLPlatinum2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $31,595
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $29,442
Floor mats 300 300  
Body kit 420 420  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 319
Rear spoiler 405 405 393
Navigation system     2,000
Universal garage door opener     85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Floor mats 234 234  
Body kit 349 349  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 291 239
Rear spoiler 344 344 295
Navigation system     1,668
Universal garage door opener     55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Options (change) 1,500 1,500 2,983
Options (change) 1,218 1,218 2,378
Destination 885 885 750
Total Price $40,075 $43,325 $35,328
Total Invoice $37,285 $40,315 $32,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,752
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,929
Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaLegacy
TrimSLPlatinum2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6265hp H4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$40,075$43,325$35,328
Adjustments for Features-2,995-5,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,080$37,830$35,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$37,285$40,315$32,570
Adjustments for Features-2,786-5,1130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,499$35,202$32,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$703$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaLegacy
TrimSLPlatinum2.5GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,545$9,045$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,995$5,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,786-5,1130

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaLegacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.3 in
Length192.8 in186.4 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height56.5 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT

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%

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