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Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,419

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $126

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,428

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $29,058 $25,511 $27,437
Universal garage door opener 77    
Cargo net 42    
Navigation system 2,000 1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler 380    
Floor mats   160 160
Sunroof   900 900
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Universal garage door opener 50    
Cargo net 28    
Navigation system 1,823 1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler 285    
Floor mats   121 121
Sunroof   780 780
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Options (change) 2,499 6,640 3,940
Options (change) 2,186 5,727 3,386
Destination 625 605 605
Total Price $34,419 $35,145 $34,545
Total Invoice $31,869 $31,843 $31,428

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $721
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $110
Model Year200620062006
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,419$35,145$34,545
Adjustments for Features-595-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,824$34,945$34,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$31,869$31,843$31,428
Adjustments for Features-551-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,318$31,662$31,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620062006
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,275$3,880$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-551-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062006
ModelOutbackMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.2 in
Length186.2 in193.5 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height59.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

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 seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested172561%
Total Not Requested112539%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

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 seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%

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