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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: $31,970

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $3,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,544

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $3,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,370 $28,050 $30,150
Base Invoice $24,587 $25,648 $27,575
Limited Luxury Package 1,585    
Navigation system 1,995 1,800 1,800
3.0L V6 1,195    
Floor mats   170 170
Sunroof   900 900
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,600 1,000
Mud guards   140 140
Stability control   600 600
Satellite radio     350
Limited Luxury Package 1,348    
Navigation system 1,696 1,561 1,561
3.0L V6 1,088    
Floor mats   127 127
Sunroof   780 780
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,122 867
Mud guards   105 105
Stability control   520 520
Satellite radio     304
Options (change) 4,775 7,360 5,110
Options (change) 4,132 6,346 4,395
Destination 825 625 625
Total Price $31,970 $36,035 $35,885
Total Invoice $29,544 $32,619 $32,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,912
Model Year201220072007
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 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$31,970$36,035$35,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,285-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,970$34,750$34,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$29,544$32,619$32,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,163-1,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,544$31,456$31,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$63

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220072007
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,320$4,605$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,163-1,076

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122007
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.3,579 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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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60058%
Total Not Requested44042%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested62521%
Total Not Requested232579%

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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested35034%
Total Not Requested67566%

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