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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: $35,784

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,271

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,178

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaOutback
TrimSV3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,120 $28,295
Base Invoice $32,163 $26,460
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235 319
Limited Package   3,400
Navigation system   1,550
Sunroof   1,445
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 298  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183 239
Limited Package   3,207
Navigation system   1,294
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 4,155 6,714
Options (change) 3,533 5,943
Destination 780 775
Total Price $40,055 $35,784
Total Invoice $36,476 $33,178

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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: $6,241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,125
Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaOutback
TrimSV3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$40,055$35,784
Adjustments for Features0-1,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,055$33,814
Total Invoice$36,476$33,178
Adjustments for Features0-1,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,476$31,351

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaOutback
TrimSV3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,270$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,827

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in107.9 in
Length190.6 in188.2 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.271.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
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
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265076%
Total Not Requested82524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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