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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: $30,648

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $6,777

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,577

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $6,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017201720172017
ModelLegacyMaximaMaximaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.6RSVSLSRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,395 $34,890 $37,250 $38,030 $40,340
Base Invoice $23,806 $32,573 $34,772 $35,500 $37,652
Limited Package 3,500        
Universal garage door opener 85        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319   350 350 350
Rear spoiler 393   405 430 405
Dynamic Package   990      
Mud guards   190      
Floor mats   220 220 255 220
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   250      
Limited Package 3,291        
Universal garage door opener 55        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239   266 266 266
Rear spoiler 295   344 364 344
Dynamic Package   859      
Mud guards   148      
Floor mats   167 167 194 167
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   190      
Options (change) 4,483 1,650 975 1,035 975
Options (change) 4,001 1,364 777 824 777
Destination 770 885 885 885 885
Total Price $30,648 $37,425 $39,110 $39,950 $42,200
Total Invoice $28,577 $34,822 $36,434 $37,209 $39,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,717
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,368
Model Year20132017201720172017
ModelLegacyMaximaMaximaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.6RSVSLSRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 8?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$30,648$37,425$39,110$39,950$42,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,195-3,745-4,145-6,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,648$36,230$35,365$35,805$35,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$0$440$590
Total Invoice$28,577$34,822$36,434$37,209$39,314
Adjustments for Features0-1,112-3,489-3,861-5,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,577$33,710$32,945$33,348$33,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$765$0$403$551

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132017201720172017
ModelLegacyMaximaMaximaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.6RSVSLSRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
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$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Moving object detection, front    $25
Moving object detection, rear    $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 $1200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Compass$0    
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals   $75 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control   $25 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,725$4,920$7,470$7,870$9,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,195$3,745$4,145$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,112-3,489-3,861-5,818

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132017
ModelLegacyMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length187.2 in192.8 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height59.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,496 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
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested277588%
Total Not Requested37512%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 SR

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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