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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: $3,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,178

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.6RSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $37,250 $40,340
Base Invoice $26,460 $34,772 $37,652
Limited Package 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 350 350
Sunroof 1,445    
Floor mats   220 220
Rear spoiler   405 405
Limited Package 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 266 266
Sunroof 1,203    
Floor mats   167 167
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 6,714 975 975
Options (change) 5,943 777 777
Destination 775 885 885
Total Price $35,784 $39,110 $42,200
Total Invoice $33,178 $36,434 $39,314

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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: $2,621
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,599
Model Year201220172017
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.6RSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,784$39,110$42,200
Adjustments for Features0-705-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,784$38,405$38,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$33,178$36,434$39,314
Adjustments for Features0-657-2,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,178$35,777$36,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$551

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220172017
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.6RSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
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$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,715$6,420$8,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$705$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-657-2,986

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122017
ModelOutbackMaxima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in109.3 in
Length188.2 in192.8 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height65.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

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 radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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