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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: $445

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelMaximaMaximaOutbackOutback
TrimSESL3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $32,696 $35,635
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800    
Mud guards 130 130    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Sunroof 900 900    
Xenon HID headlights 150 150    
Stability control 600 600    
Floor mats 160 160    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Cargo net     70 70
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694    
Mud guards 99 99    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Sunroof 780 780    
Xenon HID headlights 131 131    
Stability control 520 520    
Floor mats 121 121    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Cargo net     45 45
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 70 70
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 45 45
Destination 605 605 875 875
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $35,940 $39,140
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $33,616 $36,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,001
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelMaximaMaximaOutbackOutback
TrimSESL3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine265hp V6265hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$35,940$39,140
Adjustments for Features-2000-4,420-7,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$31,520$31,320
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$200$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$33,616$36,555
Adjustments for Features-1810-4,134-7,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$29,482$29,251
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$231$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelMaximaMaximaOutbackOutback
TrimSESL3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription   $400
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel 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$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,755$3,555$7,975$11,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$4,420$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-4,134-7,304

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062017
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 wheel100Yes
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 Requested197569%
Total Not Requested87531%

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 wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%

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