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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: $35,784

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,271

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,178

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,298

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackMaxima
Trim3.6RSV
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $35,120
Base Invoice $26,460 $32,163
Navigation system 1,550  
Limited Package 3,400  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 235
Sunroof 1,445  
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Floor mats   195
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation system 1,294  
Limited Package 3,207  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 183
Sunroof 1,203  
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Floor mats   146
Rear spoiler   298
Options (change) 6,714 4,155
Options (change) 5,943 3,533
Destination 775 780
Total Price $35,784 $40,055
Total Invoice $33,178 $36,476

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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: $6,241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,125
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackMaxima
Trim3.6RSV
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/45-18
Total Price$35,784$40,055
Adjustments for Features-1,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,814$40,055
Total Invoice$33,178$36,476
Adjustments for Features-1,8270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,351$36,476

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackMaxima
Trim3.6RSV
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,240$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8270

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackMaxima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in109.3 in
Length188.2 in190.6 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height65.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265076%
Total Not Requested82524%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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