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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: $8,856

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,540

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $7,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaxima
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $35,120
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $32,163
Stability control 300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183  
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 0
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Navigation system 2,000      
Sport Package       2,100
Tech Package       1,850
Monitor Package       700
Floor mats       195
Stability control 275      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119  
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 0
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Navigation system 1,721      
Sport Package       1,821
Tech Package       1,605
Monitor Package       607
Floor mats       146
Options (change) 2,949 649 649 4,845
Options (change) 2,457 461 461 4,179
Destination 645 645 645 780
Total Price $31,889 $32,589 $35,289 $40,745
Total Invoice $29,540 $30,273 $32,640 $37,122

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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: $8,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,245
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaxima
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionM5T5M6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$31,889$32,589$35,289$40,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-425-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,889$31,589$34,864$40,160
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$0
Total Invoice$29,540$30,273$32,640$37,122
Adjustments for Features0-929-393-533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,540$29,344$32,247$36,589
Cost Above Minimum$196$0$2,903$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaxima
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Hood scoop$100 $100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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 $100
Total Value of Features$3,650$4,650$4,075$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$425$585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-929-393-533

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082012
ModelLegacyMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length186.2 in190.6 in
Width68.1 in73.2 in
Height56.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested87541%
Total Not Requested124059%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

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