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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: $36,040

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $410

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.6R LimitedSESL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $30,860 $26,229 $28,286
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler     370
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 2,195 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 1,830 6,211 4,289
Destination 850 695 695
Total Price $36,040 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $33,540 $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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,306
Model Year201520082008
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.6R LimitedSESL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,040$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-4,085-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,955$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$33,540$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-3,802-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,738$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201520082008
ModelOutbackMaximaMaxima
Trim3.6R LimitedSESL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
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
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,215$3,230$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,085$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,802-910

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152008
ModelOutbackMaxima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in111.2 in
Length189.6 in193.5 in
Width72.4 in71.7 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
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 radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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 seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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