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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: $34,377

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $1,473

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,841

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $29,058 $26,229 $28,286
Rear spoiler 380   370
Universal garage door opener 77    
Navigation system 2,000 1,800 1,800
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Sunroof   900 900
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler 285   291
Universal garage door opener 50    
Navigation system 1,823 1,561 1,561
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Sunroof   780 780
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Options (change) 2,457 6,525 4,345
Options (change) 2,158 5,691 3,769
Destination 625 695 695
Total Price $34,377 $35,850 $35,920
Total Invoice $31,841 $32,615 $32,750

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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: $843
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $201
Model Year200620082008
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
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$34,377$35,850$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-630-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,377$35,220$35,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$31,841$32,615$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-573-483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,841$32,042$32,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$225

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620082008
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
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 
Aluminum trim $100 
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$4,000$4,630$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630$530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-573-483

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062008
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.3,580 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

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