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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: $29,255

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $6,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,030

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $5,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $25,511 $27,437
Limited Package 4,600 3,500      
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186    
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251    
Sunroof 995 995   900 900
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler 393 393 393    
Driver Preferred Package       3,500 800
Mud guards       130 130
Stability control       600 600
Xenon HID headlights       150 150
Satellite radio       350 350
Floor mats       160 160
Limited Package 4,223 3,288      
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121    
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163    
Sunroof 829 829   780 780
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler 295 295 295    
Driver Preferred Package       3,035 694
Mud guards       99 99
Stability control       520 520
Xenon HID headlights       131 131
Satellite radio       304 304
Floor mats       121 121
Options (change) 8,510 7,410 2,915 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 7,354 6,419 2,302 6,551 4,210
Destination 750 750 750 605 605
Total Price $29,255 $33,255 $35,260 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $27,030 $30,702 $32,494 $32,667 $32,252

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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: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,227
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6T5T5
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$29,255$33,255$35,260$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-5-955-105-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,250$32,300$35,155$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$400$0
Total Invoice$27,030$30,702$32,494$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-5-882-97-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,025$29,820$32,397$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,372$234$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012201220062006
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 $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
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 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net   $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Cassette player   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
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
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,000$3,950$3,100$3,195$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$5$955$105$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5-882-97-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122006
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.3,474 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested300075%
Total Not Requested97525%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested262582%
Total Not Requested57518%

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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested117541%

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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested62581%

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