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Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,915

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $246

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,027

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelMaximaMaximaOutback
TrimSESL3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $28,495
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $26,643
Driver Preferred Package 3,500    
Mud guards 130    
Floor mats 160 160  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link   300  
Limited Package     3,600
Universal garage door opener     85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Driver Preferred Package 3,035    
Mud guards 99    
Floor mats 121 121  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Bluetooth cell phone link   260  
Limited Package     3,391
Universal garage door opener     55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Options (change) 5,640 2,310 3,871
Options (change) 4,859 1,985 3,567
Destination 605 605 795
Total Price $34,145 $32,915 $33,161
Total Invoice $30,975 $30,027 $31,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,049
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,168
Model Year200620062013
ModelMaximaMaximaOutback
TrimSESL3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine265hp V6265hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/60-17
Total Price$34,145$32,915$33,161
Adjustments for Features-8750-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,270$32,915$30,866
Cost Above Minimum$355$0$0
Total Invoice$30,975$30,027$31,005
Adjustments for Features-7940-2,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,181$30,027$28,859
Cost Above Minimum$154$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620062013
ModelMaximaMaximaOutback
TrimSESL3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,695$2,820$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments-7940-2,146

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062013
ModelMaximaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.2 in107.9 in
Length193.5 in189.0 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.571.3 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 seat200No
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 Requested167559%
Total Not Requested117541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested250073%
Total Not Requested92527%

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