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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: $32,795

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $5,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,988

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $4,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelFusionMaxima
TrimSELSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,425 $28,630
Base Invoice $23,423 $26,229
Appearance Package 895  
Navigation system 1,995 1,800
Package 302A / 501A 1,995  
Cargo mat 95  
3.0L V6 1,595  
Sensory Package   2,550
Floor mats   175
Stability control   600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100
Sunroof   900
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,550
Appearance Package 779  
Navigation system 1,736 1,561
Package 302A / 501A 1,736  
Cargo mat 83  
3.0L V6 1,436  
Sensory Package   2,213
Floor mats   131
Stability control   520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006
Sunroof   780
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,104
Options (change) 6,575 8,675
Options (change) 5,770 7,315
Destination 795 695
Total Price $32,795 $38,000
Total Invoice $29,988 $34,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,120
Model Year20122008
ModelFusionMaxima
TrimSELSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,795$38,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,795$36,745
Total Invoice$29,988$34,239
Adjustments for Features0-1,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,988$33,108

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
ModelFusionMaxima
TrimSELSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,420$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,131

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
ModelFusionMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in111.2 in
Length190.6 in193.5 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height56.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special interior trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115049%
Total Not Requested120051%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested112574%

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