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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: $33,260

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $7,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,052

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyMaxima
Trim3.6R LimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,945 $35,120
Base Invoice $29,897 $32,163
Rear spoiler 365 0
Cargo net 90  
Tech Package   1,850
Monitor Package   700
Sport Package   2,100
Floor mats   195
Rear spoiler 237 0
Cargo net 58  
Tech Package   1,605
Monitor Package   607
Sport Package   1,821
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 455 4,845
Options (change) 295 4,179
Destination 860 780
Total Price $33,260 $40,745
Total Invoice $31,052 $37,122

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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: $10,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,418
Model Year20182012
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)225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$33,260$40,745
Adjustments for Features-2,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,745$40,745
Total Invoice$31,052$37,122
Adjustments for Features-2,3480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,704$37,122

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182012
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation app$50 
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,635$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3480

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182012
ModelLegacyMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length189.1 in190.6 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height59.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,748 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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested76597%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested106550%
Total Not Requested105050%

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