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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: $29,440

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $6,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,024

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimXLTSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,455 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $21,789 $25,511 $27,437
Sun and SYNC Package 745    
Leather Comfort Group 745    
Cargo net 65    
Navigation system 2,695 1,800 1,800
3.0L V6 1,010    
Floor mats   160 160
Satellite radio   350 350
Sunroof   900 900
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Sun and SYNC Package 633    
Leather Comfort Group 633    
Cargo net 34    
Navigation system 2,291 1,561 1,561
3.0L V6 919    
Floor mats   121 121
Satellite radio   304 304
Sunroof   780 780
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 5,260 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 4,510 6,551 4,210
Destination 725 605 605
Total Price $29,440 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $27,024 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,679
Model Year200920062006
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimXLTSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionA6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,440$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,905-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,440$34,190$33,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$27,024$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features0-1,724-1,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,024$30,943$30,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920062006
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimXLTSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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 
Aux input$50  
Cassette player $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
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
Heated mirrors $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
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$2,275$4,180$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,905$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,724-1,549

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,369 lb.3,473 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 XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested120042%
Total Not Requested165058%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%

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