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Ford C-MAX vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,535

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $5,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,130

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $5,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018201820182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMaximaMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSVSLSRPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,635 $35,270 $37,690 $38,530 $40,940
Base Invoice $25,337 $29,499 $32,927 $35,182 $35,966 $38,212
Package 303A 3,000 3,000        
Door sill trim plates 95 95        
Remote start 395          
Floor mats     300 300 310 300
Rear spoiler     405 405 430 405
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     250      
Package 303A 2,678 2,678        
Door sill trim plates 85 85        
Remote start 353          
Floor mats     234 234 249 234
Rear spoiler     344 344 364 344
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     212      
Options (change) 3,490 3,095 955 705 740 705
Options (change) 3,116 2,763 790 578 613 578
Destination 875 875 885 885 885 885
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0 0 0
Total Price $31,535 $31,598 $37,110 $39,280 $40,155 $42,530
Total Invoice $29,328 $29,130 $34,602 $36,645 $37,464 $39,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,103
Model Year201520152018201820182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMaximaMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSVSLSRPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9?, 8?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$31,535$31,598$37,110$39,280$40,155$42,530
Adjustments for Features-160-6850-2,100-2,500-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,375$30,913$37,110$37,180$37,655$37,930
Cost Above Minimum$462$0$0$70$545$820
Total Invoice$29,328$29,130$34,602$36,645$37,464$39,675
Adjustments for Features-149-6310-1,959-2,332-4,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,179$28,499$34,602$34,686$35,132$35,384
Cost Above Minimum$680$0$0$84$530$782

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201520152018201820182018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXMaximaMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELSVSLSRPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Active noise reduction$0$0 $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350    
Remote app $25   $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Curve control$50$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Moving object detection, front     $25
Moving object detection, rear     $25
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Safety key$5$5    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150    
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500    
8 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325   
CD player$125$125 $125$125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25    
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25    
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Compass$0$0    
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Metal pedals    $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control    $25 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,630$5,155$4,470$6,570$6,970$9,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$685$0$2,100$2,500$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-149-6310-1,959-2,332-4,291

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152018
ModelC-MAXMaxima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length173.6 in192.8 in
Width72.0 in73.2 in
Height63.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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