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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: $35,327

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,123

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,931

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaWRXWRX
TrimSESLLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $29,708 $38,587
Sensory Package 2,550      
Stability control 600 600    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100    
Floor mats 175 175    
Sunroof 900 900    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Rear spoiler   370    
Navigation Package     2,100  
Universal garage door opener     111 111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     233 233
Door sill trim plates     161  
Bodyside moldings     267 267
Sensory Package 2,213      
Stability control 520 520    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006    
Floor mats 131 131    
Sunroof 780 780    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Rear spoiler   291    
Navigation Package     1,863  
Universal garage door opener     72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     151 151
Door sill trim plates     104  
Bodyside moldings     173 173
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 2,872 611
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 2,363 396
Destination 695 695 860 860
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $35,327 $42,366
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $32,931 $39,843

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,878
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $910
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaWRXWRX
TrimSESLLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$36,450$36,520$35,327$42,366
Adjustments for Features-1000-855-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$34,472$40,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$6,064
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$32,931$39,843
Adjustments for Features-910-797-1,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$32,134$38,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0$5,988

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaWRXWRX
TrimSESLLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
PIN Code Access  $10$10
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rear air vents$100$100  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
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   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,255$4,155$5,010$5,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$855$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-797-1,721

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,580 lb.3,277 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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested87557%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested87557%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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