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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: $32,239

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $3,656

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,888

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $2,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920072007
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $28,050 $30,150
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $25,648 $27,575
Limited Package 3,300        
Rear spoiler 389 389 389   360
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000   1,800 1,800
Driver Preferred Package       3,600 1,000
Mud guards       140 140
Stability control       600 600
Sunroof       900 900
Xenon HID headlights       150 150
Floor mats       170 170
Limited Package 3,017        
Rear spoiler 292 292 292   282
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Navigation system 1,830 1,719   1,561 1,561
Driver Preferred Package       3,122 867
Mud guards       105 105
Stability control       520 520
Sunroof       780 780
Xenon HID headlights       131 131
Floor mats       127 127
Options (change) 5,949 2,649 649 7,360 5,120
Options (change) 5,308 2,180 461 6,346 4,373
Destination 695 695 695 625 625
Total Price $33,239 $32,239 $35,939 $36,035 $35,895
Total Invoice $30,897 $29,888 $33,262 $32,619 $32,573

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,226
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,184
Model Year20092009200920072007
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT5M5M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$33,239$32,239$35,939$36,035$35,895
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-850-1,030-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,739$32,239$35,089$35,005$34,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,350$40$0
Total Invoice$30,897$29,888$33,262$32,619$32,573
Adjustments for Features-1,3940-787-932-844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,503$29,888$32,475$31,687$31,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$2,972$0$42

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092009200920072007
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$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$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $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  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
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 
Aluminum trim   $100 
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$4,650$3,150$4,000$4,180$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$850$1,030$930
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3940-787-932-844

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092007
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.3,580 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
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Door sill trim plates100No
Front sport buckets100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested250078%
Total Not Requested70022%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177560%
Total Not Requested117540%

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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested82580%

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