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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: $32,695

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $6,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,695

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $4,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMaximaWRX
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $30,395
Base Invoice $32,163 $28,601
Sport Package 2,100  
Rear spoiler 0  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
Cargo net   55
Universal garage door opener   85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Sport Package 1,821  
Rear spoiler 0  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,100
Cargo net   36
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Options (change) 2,995 1,505
Options (change) 2,574 1,299
Destination 780 795
Total Price $38,895 $32,695
Total Invoice $35,517 $30,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,939
Model Year20122016
ModelMaximaWRX
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6268hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$38,895$32,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,895$31,505
Total Invoice$35,517$30,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,517$29,578

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122016
ModelMaximaWRX
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive, small$5 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,685$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,117

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru WRX features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122016
ModelMaximaWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length190.6 in180.9 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Subaru WRX specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested111553%
Total Not Requested100047%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

8-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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