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Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,085

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $5,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,727

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $5,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimHybridSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,505 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $24,879 $25,511 $27,437
Premium Package 1,195    
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,695    
Sunroof 995 900 900
Floor mats   160 160
Satellite radio   350 350
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Premium Package 1,016    
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System 2,291    
Sunroof 846 780 780
Floor mats   121 121
Satellite radio   304 304
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Options (change) 4,885 6,990 4,290
Options (change) 4,153 6,031 3,690
Destination 695 605 605
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0
Total Price $29,085 $35,495 $34,895
Total Invoice $26,727 $32,147 $31,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,077
Model Year200820062006
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimHybridSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine133hp I4 H265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionCVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,085$35,495$34,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,220-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,085$34,275$33,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$26,727$32,147$31,732
Adjustments for Features0-1,105-928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,727$31,042$30,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820062006
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimHybridSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
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
Cornering lights $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,675$3,895$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,220$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,105-928

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082006
ModelEscapeMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in111.2 in
Length174.7 in193.5 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested150576%
Total Not Requested47524%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested95067%
Total Not Requested47533%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested132546%
Total Not Requested152554%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%

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