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Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,925

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $140

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,158

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $686

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Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaWRX
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $30,395
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $28,601
Sunroof 900 900  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Floor mats 160 160  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500    
Mud guards 130    
Bluetooth cell phone link   300  
Cargo net     55
Universal garage door opener     85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165
Bodyside moldings     230
8-speed shiftable CVT     1,200
Sunroof 780 780  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Floor mats 121 121  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035    
Mud guards 99    
Bluetooth cell phone link   260  
Cargo net     36
Universal garage door opener     56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107
Bodyside moldings     149
8-speed shiftable CVT     1,100
Options (change) 5,790 2,460 1,735
Options (change) 4,990 2,116 1,448
Destination 605 605 795
Total Price $34,295 $33,065 $32,925
Total Invoice $31,106 $30,158 $30,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,675
Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaWRX
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6268hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/40-18
Total Price$34,295$33,065$32,925
Adjustments for Features-8750-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$33,065$30,405
Cost Above Minimum$355$0$0
Total Invoice$31,106$30,158$30,844
Adjustments for Features-7940-2,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,312$30,158$28,483
Cost Above Minimum$154$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaWRX
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Hood scoop  $100
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,655$2,780$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments-7940-2,361

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20062016
ModelMaximaWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in104.3 in
Length193.5 in180.9 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested142550%
Total Not Requested142550%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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