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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,570

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $6,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,735

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $5,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMaximaMaxima
TrimWRX PremiumSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,450 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $24,935 $26,229 $28,286
Universal garage door opener 85    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192    
Bodyside moldings 198    
Navigation system 2,000 1,800 1,800
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Sunroof   900 900
Rear spoiler     370
Universal garage door opener 55    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Bodyside moldings 129    
Navigation system 1,846 1,561 1,561
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Sunroof   780 780
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 2,475 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 2,155 6,211 4,289
Destination 645 695 695
Total Price $29,570 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $27,735 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,368
Model Year200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMaximaMaxima
TrimWRX PremiumSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,570$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-4,435-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,570$32,015$32,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$27,735$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-4,032-3,949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,735$29,103$29,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$218

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMaximaMaxima
TrimWRX PremiumSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
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  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,520$6,955$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,435$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,032-3,949

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in111.2 in
Length180.3 in193.5 in
Width68.5 in71.7 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested165078%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

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