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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: $29,785

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $9,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,317

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $8,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimXLTSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,455 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $21,789 $35,182 $38,212
Sun and SYNC Package 745    
Navigation system 2,695    
Leather Comfort Group 745    
Remote start 345    
Cargo net 65    
3.0L V6 1,010    
Floor mats   300 300
Sun and SYNC Package 633    
Navigation system 2,291    
Leather Comfort Group 633    
Remote start 293    
Cargo net 34    
3.0L V6 919    
Floor mats   234 234
Options (change) 5,605 300 300
Options (change) 4,803 234 234
Destination 725 885 885
Total Price $29,785 $38,875 $42,125
Total Invoice $27,317 $36,301 $39,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,978
Model Year200920182018
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimXLTSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,785$38,875$42,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,290-6,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,785$34,585$35,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$27,317$36,301$39,331
Adjustments for Features0-4,006-6,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,317$32,295$32,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$696

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920182018
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimXLTSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,565$7,855$10,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,290$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,006-6,340

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092018
ModelEscapeMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in109.3 in
Length174.7 in192.8 in
Width71.1 in73.2 in
Height67.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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