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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $2,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelOutbackOutbackMaximaMaxima
TrimLimited XTTouring XTSESL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $28,630 $30,880
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
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) 0 0 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 0 0 6,211 4,289
Destination 1,050 1,050 695 695
Total Price $39,045 $40,995 $36,450 $36,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,183
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelOutbackOutbackMaximaMaxima
TrimLimited XTTouring XTSESL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp H4260hp H4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,045$40,995$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-4,245-7,385-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,800$33,610$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$1,190$0$0$170

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2021202120082008
ModelOutbackOutbackMaximaMaxima
TrimLimited XTTouring XTSESL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector $40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation app$50   
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,625$11,765$4,480$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,245$7,385$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-114-189-910

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20212008
ModelOutbackMaxima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in111.2 in
Length191.3 in193.5 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft315.5 ft3

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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?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%
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?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%

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