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Ford Fiesta vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fiesta vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,060

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $14,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,082

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $12,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelFiestaMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,600 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $15,969 $26,229 $28,286
Upgrade Package 795    
Sunroof 745 900 900
Leather seating surfaces 715    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 410    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler     370
Upgrade Package 692    
Sunroof 648 780 780
Leather seating surfaces 622    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 356    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 2,665 5,325 3,145
Options (change) 2,318 4,650 2,728
Destination 795 695 695
Total Price $20,060 $34,650 $34,720
Total Invoice $19,082 $31,574 $31,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,565
Model Year201120082008
ModelFiestaMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine120hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$20,060$34,650$34,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,310-4,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,060$30,340$30,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$19,082$31,574$31,709
Adjustments for Features0-3,927-3,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,082$27,647$27,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$217

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Features Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120082008
ModelFiestaMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,295$5,605$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,310$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,927-3,845

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fiesta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112008
ModelFiestaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.0 in111.2 in
Length173.6 in193.5 in
Width66.8 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,579 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.2 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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 passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

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 passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

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