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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelMaximaMaximaOutback
TrimSESL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $32,995
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $30,860
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Stability control 600 600  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,195
Cargo net     70
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Floor mats 121 121  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,830
Cargo net     45
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 2,265
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 1,875
Destination 605 605 850
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $36,110
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $33,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,234
Model Year200620062015
ModelMaximaMaximaOutback
TrimSESL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine265hp V6265hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/60-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$36,110
Adjustments for Features-2000-4,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$31,200
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$33,585
Adjustments for Features-1810-4,567
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$29,018
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620062015
ModelMaximaMaximaOutback
TrimSESL3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
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
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
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
Infotainment 
App support  $0
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,805$2,605$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$4,910
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-4,567

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062015
ModelMaximaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.2 in108.1 in
Length193.5 in189.6 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.8 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 in38.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.573.3 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 seat200Yes
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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested97534%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Total Requested35045%
Total Not Requested42555%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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