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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: $6,561

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,540

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $6,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $36,990 $39,960
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $34,530 $37,298
Stability control 300        
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Navigation system 2,000        
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 405 405
Floor mats       220 220
Stability control 275        
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Navigation system 1,721        
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 344 344
Floor mats       167 167
Options (change) 2,949 649 649 625 625
Options (change) 2,457 461 461 511 511
Destination 645 645 645 835 835
Total Price $31,889 $32,589 $35,289 $38,450 $41,420
Total Invoice $29,540 $30,273 $32,640 $35,876 $38,644

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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: $4,041
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,901
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5T5M6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,889$32,589$35,289$38,450$41,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-425-2,820-5,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,889$31,589$34,864$35,630$36,100
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$0$470
Total Invoice$29,540$30,273$32,640$35,876$38,644
Adjustments for Features0-929-393-2,631-4,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,540$29,344$32,247$33,245$33,681
Cost Above Minimum$196$0$2,903$0$436

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Moving object detection, front    $25
Moving object detection, rear    $25
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200 
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
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  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $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
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $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$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
Metal pedals  $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$4,125$5,125$4,550$6,945$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$425$2,820$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-929-393-2,631-4,963

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082016
ModelLegacyMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length186.2 in192.8 in
Width68.1 in73.2 in
Height56.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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