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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: $32,375

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $5,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,850

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $5,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,170 $36,990 $39,960
Base Invoice $24,400 $34,530 $37,298
Navigation system 1,995    
Limited Luxury Package 1,780    
Remote start 345    
Cargo net 65    
3.0L V6 1,195    
Floor mats   220 220
Navigation system 1,696    
Limited Luxury Package 1,514    
Remote start 293    
Cargo net 34    
3.0L V6 1,088    
Floor mats   167 167
Options (change) 5,380 220 220
Options (change) 4,625 167 167
Destination 825 835 835
Total Price $32,375 $38,045 $41,015
Total Invoice $29,850 $35,532 $38,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,932
Model Year201120162016
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,375$38,045$41,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,945-5,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,375$35,100$35,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$470
Total Invoice$29,850$35,532$38,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,850$32,782$33,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$433

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120162016
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
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
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
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
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 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
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
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,010$6,955$9,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,945$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,750-5,085

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112016
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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