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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $2,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820212021
ModelMaximaMaximaOutbackOutback
TrimSESLLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $37,995 $39,945
Sensory Package 2,550      
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100    
Stability control 600 600    
Floor mats 175 175    
Sunroof 900 900    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Rear spoiler   370    
Sensory Package 2,213      
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006    
Stability control 520 520    
Floor mats 131 131    
Sunroof 780 780    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Rear spoiler   291    
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 0 0
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 0 0
Destination 695 695 1,050 1,050
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $39,045 $40,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,183
Model Year2008200820212021
ModelMaximaMaximaOutbackOutback
TrimSESLLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine255hp V6255hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 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$36,450$36,520$39,045$40,995
Adjustments for Features-1000-4,245-7,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$34,800$33,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$1,190$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2008200820212021
ModelMaximaMaximaOutbackOutback
TrimSESLLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
8-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
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $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
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
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 bumper protector   $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation app  $50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port  $25$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  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
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$4,480$4,380$8,625$11,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$4,245$7,385
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-114-189

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082021
ModelMaximaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.2 in108.1 in
Length193.5 in191.3 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.575.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%

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