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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: $29,375

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,990

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelEscapeMaxima
TrimXLTSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,455 $32,860
Base Invoice $21,789 $30,097
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Navigation system 2,695  
3.0L V6 1,010  
Tech Package   2,400
Xenon HID headlights   400
Bluetooth cell phone link   300
Floor mats   180
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Navigation system 2,291  
3.0L V6 919  
Tech Package   2,082
Xenon HID headlights   347
Bluetooth cell phone link   260
Floor mats   135
Options (change) 5,195 3,280
Options (change) 4,476 2,824
Destination 725 695
Total Price $29,375 $36,835
Total Invoice $26,990 $33,616

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,389
Model Year20092009
ModelEscapeMaxima
TrimXLTSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/45-18
Total Price$29,375$36,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,375$35,480
Total Invoice$26,990$33,616
Adjustments for Features0-1,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,990$32,379

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092009
ModelEscapeMaxima
TrimXLTSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,515$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,237

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092009
ModelEscapeMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in109.3 in
Length174.7 in190.6 in
Width71.1 in73.2 in
Height67.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92576%
Total Not Requested29024%

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