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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: $3,871

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,178

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaOutback
TrimSLPlatinum3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $28,295
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $26,460
Floor mats 300 300  
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 319
Limited Package     3,400
Navigation system     1,550
Sunroof     1,445
Floor mats 234 234  
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 291 239
Limited Package     3,207
Navigation system     1,294
Sunroof     1,203
Options (change) 1,080 1,080 6,714
Options (change) 869 869 5,943
Destination 885 885 775
Total Price $39,655 $42,905 $35,784
Total Invoice $36,936 $39,966 $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: $3,066
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,008
Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaOutback
TrimSLPlatinum3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6300hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$39,655$42,905$35,784
Adjustments for Features-805-3,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,850$39,600$35,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$36,936$39,966$33,178
Adjustments for Features-750-3,0790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,186$36,887$33,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$701$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaOutback
TrimSLPlatinum3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,520$9,020$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$3,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-750-3,0790

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in107.9 in
Length192.8 in188.2 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height56.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.371.3 ft3

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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 radio50Yes
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 Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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