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Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,889

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $3,256

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,540

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $2,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $25,511 $27,437
Stability control 300     600 600
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Navigation system 2,000     1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler 389 389 389    
Driver Preferred Package       3,500 800
Mud guards       130 130
Sunroof       900 900
Xenon HID headlights       150 150
Floor mats       160 160
Stability control 275     520 520
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Navigation system 1,721     1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler 292 292 292    
Driver Preferred Package       3,035 694
Mud guards       99 99
Sunroof       780 780
Xenon HID headlights       131 131
Floor mats       121 121
Options (change) 2,949 649 649 7,240 4,540
Options (change) 2,457 461 461 6,247 3,906
Destination 645 645 645 605 605
Total Price $31,889 $32,589 $35,289 $35,745 $35,145
Total Invoice $29,540 $30,273 $32,640 $32,363 $31,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,936
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,957
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM5T5M6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$31,889$32,589$35,289$35,745$35,145
Adjustments for Features-380-1,380-730-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,509$31,209$34,559$35,545$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,350$400$0
Total Invoice$29,540$30,273$32,640$32,363$31,948
Adjustments for Features-352-1,282-675-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,188$28,991$31,965$32,182$31,948
Cost Above Minimum$197$0$2,974$234$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000$1000
6-speed manual  $150  
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Hood scoop$100 $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
Cassette player   $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
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$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,450$4,450$3,800$3,270$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$1,380$730$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-352-1,282-675-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082006
ModelLegacyMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.2 in
Length186.2 in193.5 in
Width68.1 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested92532%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20026%
Total Not Requested57574%

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