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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: $28,015

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $8,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $6,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $26,229 $28,286
Limited Package 4,300 3,300      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,800 1,800
Sunroof 995 995   900 900
Sensory Package       2,550  
Floor mats       175 175
Stability control       600 600
Platinum Edition Package       1,100 1,100
Limited Package 3,947 3,106      
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,561 1,561
Sunroof 829 829   780 780
Sensory Package       2,213  
Floor mats       131 131
Stability control       520 520
Platinum Edition Package       1,006 1,006
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 6,211 3,998
Destination 725 725 725 695 695
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $33,135 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,604
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-1,580-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$31,065$34,020$34,870$34,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0$0
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features0-883-93-1,436-1,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,095$28,885$31,559$31,699$31,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,464$0$112

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
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
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$2,900$3,850$3,000$4,480$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$1,580$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-93-1,436-1,168

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112008
ModelLegacyMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in111.2 in
Length186.4 in193.5 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height59.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested310076%
Total Not Requested97524%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested272583%
Total Not Requested57517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

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