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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: $34,685

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,216

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $919

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.6RSESL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,995 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $26,186 $26,229 $28,286
Limited Package 3,000    
Navigation system 2,000 1,800 1,800
Sunroof 995 900 900
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler     370
Limited Package 2,838    
Navigation system 1,668 1,561 1,561
Sunroof 829 780 780
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 5,995 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 5,335 6,211 4,289
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $34,685 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $32,216 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,696
Model Year201020082008
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.6RSESL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,685$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-935-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,750$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$32,216$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-868-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,348$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201020082008
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.6RSESL
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,215$4,380$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-868-910

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102008
ModelOutbackMaxima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in111.2 in
Length188.2 in193.5 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height65.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested97529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

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