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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: $34,120

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT   
Difference: $4,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,652

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT   
Difference: $4,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5GTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,395 $37,250 $40,340
Base Invoice $29,259 $34,772 $37,652
Navigation system 2,000    
Floor mats   220 220
Navigation system 1,668    
Floor mats   167 167
Options (change) 2,000 220 220
Options (change) 1,668 167 167
Destination 725 885 885
Total Price $34,120 $38,355 $41,445
Total Invoice $31,652 $35,824 $38,704

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,071
Model Year201120172017
ModelLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5GTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,120$38,355$41,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,320-5,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,120$35,035$35,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$31,652$35,824$38,704
Adjustments for Features0-3,101-5,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,652$32,723$33,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$546

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120172017
ModelLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5GTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
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$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,550$6,870$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,320$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,101-5,435

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112017
ModelLegacyMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length186.4 in192.8 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height59.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 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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