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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: $29,323

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $8,982

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,106

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $8,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaxima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $34,380
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $31,845
Limited Package 4,600 3,500    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Sunroof 995 995    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319 350
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 405
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85  
Tech Package       1,150
Value Package       1,000
Floor mats       210
Limited Package 4,223 3,288    
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668  
Sunroof 829 829    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239 266
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 344
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55  
Tech Package       1,009
Value Package       919
Floor mats       159
Options (change) 8,578 7,478 2,983 3,115
Options (change) 7,430 6,495 2,378 2,697
Destination 750 750 750 810
Total Price $29,323 $33,323 $35,328 $38,305
Total Invoice $27,106 $30,778 $32,570 $35,352

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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: $9,162
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,412
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaxima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,323$33,323$35,328$38,305
Adjustments for Features-180-1,130-2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,143$32,193$35,048$38,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0
Total Invoice$27,106$30,778$32,570$35,352
Adjustments for Features-166-1,044-2580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,940$29,734$32,312$35,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,794$5,372$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMaxima
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Hood scoop  $100 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$1,925$2,875$2,025$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$1,130$280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-166-1,044-2580

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122014
ModelLegacyMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length186.4 in190.6 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height59.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested315079%
Total Not Requested82521%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested277587%
Total Not Requested42513%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92594%
Total Not Requested606%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested42549%
Total Not Requested45051%

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