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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: $31,965

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $5,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,523

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $4,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelEscapeMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,170 $32,860
Base Invoice $24,400 $30,097
Navigation system 1,995  
Limited Luxury Package 1,780  
3.0L V6 1,195  
Cold Package   400
Tech Package   2,400
Xenon HID headlights   400
Bluetooth cell phone link   300
Floor mats   180
Navigation system 1,696  
Limited Luxury Package 1,514  
3.0L V6 1,088  
Cold Package   347
Tech Package   2,082
Xenon HID headlights   347
Bluetooth cell phone link   260
Floor mats   135
Options (change) 4,970 3,680
Options (change) 4,298 3,171
Destination 825 695
Total Price $31,965 $37,235
Total Invoice $29,523 $33,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,952
Model Year20112009
ModelEscapeMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/45-18
Total Price$31,965$37,235
Adjustments for Features0-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,965$36,700
Total Invoice$29,523$33,963
Adjustments for Features0-488
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,523$33,475

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112009
ModelEscapeMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,020$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-488

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112009
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69066%
Total Not Requested35034%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116596%
Total Not Requested504%

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