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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: $8,208

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,202

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $7,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $36,990 $39,960
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $34,530 $37,298
Limited Package 2,700        
Stability control 300        
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Cargo net 42 42 42    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000    
Floor mats       220 220
Rear spoiler       405 405
Limited Package 2,426        
Stability control 275        
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Cargo net 28 28 28    
Navigation system   1,822 1,822    
Floor mats       167 167
Rear spoiler       344 344
Options (change) 3,302 2,302 2,119 625 625
Options (change) 2,898 2,019 1,900 511 511
Destination 645 645 645 835 835
Total Price $30,242 $33,942 $34,259 $38,450 $41,420
Total Invoice $28,202 $31,459 $31,895 $35,876 $38,644

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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: $6,868
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,423
Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT4M5T5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$30,242$33,942$34,259$38,450$41,420
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,125-1,765-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,817$33,942$33,134$36,685$37,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0$470
Total Invoice$28,202$31,459$31,895$35,876$38,644
Adjustments for Features-3960-1,047-1,647-3,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,806$31,459$30,848$34,229$34,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,653$3,042$0$436

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008200820162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSLPlatinum
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  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$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
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 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $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$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,190$5,765$6,890$7,530$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,125$1,765$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960-1,047-1,647-3,979

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082016
ModelOutbackMaxima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length188.7 in192.8 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height63.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft314.3 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, large1100Yes
Total Requested2400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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