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Ford Fusion vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fusion vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,225

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $14,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820202020
ModelFusionMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,150 $38,840 $41,840
Navigation system 1,895    
Moon and Tune Package 795    
Satellite radio 195    
Traction control 95    
Remote start 295    
Rear spoiler 295 405 405
Leather seating surfaces 895    
Heated front seats 295    
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Interior ambient lighting 295    
Floor mats   300 300
Navigation system 1,649    
Moon and Tune Package 692    
Satellite radio 170    
Traction control 83    
Remote start 257    
Rear spoiler 257 344 344
Leather seating surfaces 779    
Heated front seats 257    
Obstacle detection, rear 257    
Interior ambient lighting 257    
Floor mats   234 234
Options (change) 5,350 705 705
Options (change) 4,658 578 578
Destination 725 925 925
Total Price $26,225 $40,470 $43,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Fusion SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,732
Model Year200820202020
ModelFusionMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$26,225$40,470$43,470
Adjustments for Features0-5,470-7,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,225$35,000$35,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820202020
ModelFusionMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$2,400$7,870$10,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,470$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-203-276

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082020
ModelFusionMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in109.3 in
Length190.2 in192.8 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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