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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: $28,940

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,855

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimXLTSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,870 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $23,222 $25,511 $27,437
Package 203A 1,985    
Cargo net 65    
3.0L V6 1,195    
Sensory Package   2,350  
Floor mats   160 160
Bluetooth cell phone link   300 300
Satellite radio   350 350
Sunroof   900 900
Stability control   600 600
Package 203A 1,686    
Cargo net 34    
3.0L V6 1,088    
Sensory Package   2,039  
Floor mats   121 121
Bluetooth cell phone link   260 260
Satellite radio   304 304
Sunroof   780 780
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 3,245 4,660 2,310
Options (change) 2,808 4,024 1,985
Destination 825 605 605
Total Price $28,940 $33,165 $32,915
Total Invoice $26,855 $30,140 $30,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,853
Model Year201220062006
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimXLTSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionA6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,940$33,165$32,915
Adjustments for Features0-350-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$32,815$32,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0
Total Invoice$26,855$30,140$30,027
Adjustments for Features0-318-319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,855$29,822$29,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220062006
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
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  
Safety key$5  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rack$300  
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  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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$2,580$2,930$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-318-319

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122006
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

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%

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%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested77541%

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%

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