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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: $5,716

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,888

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $5,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaxima
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $34,380
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $31,845
Limited Package 3,300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183  
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 405
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Tech Package       1,150
Value Package       1,000
Floor mats       210
Limited Package 3,017      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119  
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 344
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Navigation system 1,830 1,719    
Tech Package       1,009
Value Package       919
Floor mats       159
Options (change) 5,949 2,649 649 2,765
Options (change) 5,308 2,180 461 2,431
Destination 695 695 695 810
Total Price $33,239 $32,239 $35,939 $37,955
Total Invoice $30,897 $29,888 $33,262 $35,086

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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: $5,971
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,357
Model Year2009200920092014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaxima
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionT5M5M6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,239$32,239$35,939$37,955
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-925-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,739$32,239$35,014$37,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0
Total Invoice$30,897$29,888$33,262$35,086
Adjustments for Features-1,3940-856-226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,503$29,888$32,406$34,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$2,903$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2009200920092014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaxima
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BSV
Body4dr 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
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Stability control$400 $400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
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 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,700$3,200$4,125$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$925$245
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3940-856-226

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092014
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
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested217568%
Total Not Requested102532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60061%
Total Not Requested38539%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%

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