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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: $32,465

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $5,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,965

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $4,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelEscapeMaxima
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,370 $28,630
Base Invoice $24,587 $26,229
Limited Luxury Package 1,585  
Navigation system 1,995 1,800
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 495  
3.0L V6 1,195  
Floor mats   175
Stability control   600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100
Sensory Package   2,550
Sunroof   900
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,550
Limited Luxury Package 1,348  
Navigation system 1,696 1,561
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 421  
3.0L V6 1,088  
Floor mats   131
Stability control   520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006
Sensory Package   2,213
Sunroof   780
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,104
Options (change) 5,270 8,675
Options (change) 4,553 7,315
Destination 825 695
Total Price $32,465 $38,000
Total Invoice $29,965 $34,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,814
Model Year20122008
ModelEscapeMaxima
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-18
Total Price$32,465$38,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,465$36,380
Total Invoice$29,965$34,239
Adjustments for Features0-1,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,965$32,779

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
ModelEscapeMaxima
TrimLimitedSE
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, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,810$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested117577%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested165078%

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