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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: $30,242

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $4,903

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,202

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $3,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSESL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $25,511 $27,437
Limited Package 2,700        
Stability control 300     600 600
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Cargo net 42 42 42    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 1,800 1,800
Floor mats       160 160
Sunroof       900 900
Xenon HID headlights       150 150
Driver Preferred Package       3,500 800
Mud guards       130 130
Limited Package 2,426        
Stability control 275     520 520
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Cargo net 28 28 28    
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 1,561 1,561
Floor mats       121 121
Sunroof       780 780
Xenon HID headlights       131 131
Driver Preferred Package       3,035 694
Mud guards       99 99
Options (change) 3,302 2,302 2,119 7,240 4,540
Options (change) 2,898 2,019 1,900 6,247 3,906
Destination 645 645 645 605 605
Total Price $30,242 $33,942 $34,259 $35,745 $35,145
Total Invoice $28,202 $31,459 $31,895 $32,363 $31,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,863
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,574
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSESL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT4M5T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$30,242$33,942$34,259$35,745$35,145
Adjustments for Features-1,960-1,435-2,560-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,282$32,507$31,699$35,545$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,225$3,417$400$0
Total Invoice$28,202$31,459$31,895$32,363$31,948
Adjustments for Features-1,828-1,330-2,383-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,374$30,129$29,512$32,182$31,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,755$3,138$234$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSESL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Hood scoop $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
Cassette player   $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
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$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$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$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,265$5,740$6,865$4,505$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$1,435$2,560$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,828-1,330-2,383-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082006
ModelOutbackMaxima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.2 in
Length188.7 in193.5 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height63.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
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%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
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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