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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: $4,341

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,869

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $4,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $37,250 $40,340
Base Invoice $29,058 $34,772 $37,652
Universal garage door opener 77    
Navigation system 2,000    
Rear spoiler 380 405 405
Cargo net 42    
Floor mats   220 220
Universal garage door opener 50    
Navigation system 1,823    
Rear spoiler 285 344 344
Cargo net 28    
Floor mats   167 167
Options (change) 2,499 625 625
Options (change) 2,186 511 511
Destination 625 885 885
Total Price $34,419 $38,760 $41,850
Total Invoice $31,869 $36,168 $39,048

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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: $1,411
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,565
Model Year200620172017
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,419$38,760$41,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,930-5,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,419$35,830$36,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$31,869$36,168$39,048
Adjustments for Features0-2,734-5,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,869$33,434$33,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$548

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620172017
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
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  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$5,425$8,355$10,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,734-5,066

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062017
ModelOutbackMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length186.2 in192.8 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height59.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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