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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: $32,990

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $3,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,717

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $2,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimTitaniumSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,610 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $26,708 $26,229 $28,286
Navigation system 795 1,800 1,800
2.0L I4 1,195    
Panoramic sunroof 1,495    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sunroof   900 900
Rear spoiler     370
Navigation system 694 1,561 1,561
2.0L I4 1,115    
Panoramic sunroof 1,305    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sunroof   780 780
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 3,485 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 3,114 6,211 4,289
Destination 895 695 695
Total Price $32,990 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $30,717 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,863
Model Year201420082008
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimTitaniumSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,990$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-1,650-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,340$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$30,717$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-1,536-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,181$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201420082008
ModelEscapeMaximaMaxima
TrimTitaniumSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$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  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,855$4,305$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,536-910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142008
ModelEscapeMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in111.2 in
Length178.1 in193.5 in
Width72.4 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft315.5 ft3

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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%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

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