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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: $33,730

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $6,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,242

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $4,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelEscapeMaxima
TrimTitaniumSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,250 $35,120
Base Invoice $27,935 $32,163
Navigation system 795  
2.0L I4 1,295  
Panoramic sunroof 1,495  
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Floor mats   195
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation system 755  
2.0L I4 1,237  
Panoramic sunroof 1,420  
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Floor mats   146
Rear spoiler   298
Options (change) 3,585 3,920
Options (change) 3,412 3,350
Destination 895 780
Total Price $33,730 $39,820
Total Invoice $32,242 $36,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,502
Model Year20172012
ModelEscapeMaxima
TrimTitaniumSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,730$39,820
Adjustments for Features-3,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,120$39,820
Total Invoice$32,242$36,293
Adjustments for Features-3,4510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,791$36,293

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172012
ModelEscapeMaxima
TrimTitaniumSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,655$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172012
ModelEscapeMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in109.3 in
Length178.1 in190.6 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height66.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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