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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: $32,460

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,437

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelLegacyMaxima
Trim3.6R LimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,640 $35,120
Base Invoice $29,617 $32,163
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Floor mats   195
Xenon HID headlights   400
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Floor mats   146
Xenon HID headlights   347
Options (change) 0 1,695
Options (change) 0 1,447
Destination 820 780
Total Price $32,460 $37,595
Total Invoice $30,437 $34,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,719
Model Year20172012
ModelLegacyMaxima
Trim3.6R LimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,460$37,595
Adjustments for Features-2,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,510$37,595
Total Invoice$30,437$34,390
Adjustments for Features-2,7660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,671$34,390

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172012
ModelLegacyMaxima
Trim3.6R LimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Media drive, small $5
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,260$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7660

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172012
ModelLegacyMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length188.8 in190.6 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height59.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

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