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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: $29,730

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $3,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,948

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelLegacyLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,840 $31,640 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $27,083 $29,617 $25,511 $27,437
Cargo net 70 70    
Driver Preferred Package     3,500  
Mud guards     130  
Stability control     600 600
Sunroof     900 900
Satellite radio     350 350
Floor mats     160 160
Xenon HID headlights     150 150
Bluetooth cell phone link       300
Cargo net 45 45    
Driver Preferred Package     3,035  
Mud guards     99  
Stability control     520 520
Sunroof     780 780
Satellite radio     304 304
Floor mats     121 121
Xenon HID headlights     131 131
Bluetooth cell phone link       260
Options (change) 70 70 5,790 2,460
Options (change) 45 45 4,990 2,116
Destination 820 820 605 605
Total Price $29,730 $32,530 $34,295 $33,065
Total Invoice $27,948 $30,482 $31,106 $30,158

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,058
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelLegacyLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,730$32,530$34,295$33,065
Adjustments for Features-3,030-3,530-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,700$29,000$33,420$33,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$355$0
Total Invoice$27,948$30,482$31,106$30,158
Adjustments for Features-2,848-3,308-7940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,100$27,174$30,312$30,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,074$154$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2017201720062006
ModelLegacyLegacyMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,385$5,885$3,230$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$3,530$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,848-3,308-7940

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172006
ModelLegacyMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in111.2 in
Length188.8 in193.5 in
Width72.4 in71.7 in
Height59.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,469 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.5 ft3

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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 seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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%

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