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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: $5,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,544

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $5,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelEscapeMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,370 $34,380
Base Invoice $24,587 $31,845
Limited Luxury Package 1,585  
Navigation system 1,995  
3.0L V6 1,195  
Tech Package   1,150
Value Package   1,000
Floor mats   210
Limited Luxury Package 1,348  
Navigation system 1,696  
3.0L V6 1,088  
Tech Package   1,009
Value Package   919
Floor mats   159
Options (change) 4,775 2,360
Options (change) 4,132 2,087
Destination 825 810
Total Price $31,970 $37,550
Total Invoice $29,544 $34,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,166
Model Year20122014
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$31,970$37,550
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,970$37,515
Total Invoice$29,544$34,742
Adjustments for Features0-32
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,544$34,710

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122014
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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$2,995$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-32

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122014
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

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69066%
Total Not Requested35034%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested96097%
Total Not Requested253%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested42549%
Total Not Requested45051%

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