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Ford Mustang vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,685

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $7,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,368

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $6,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMaximaMaxima
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SESL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $42,330 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $38,244 $25,511 $27,437
Pony Package 750        
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460      
Comfort Group 575 575      
Leather seating surfaces 0        
Safety and Security Package 995        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65        
Cargo net 55 55      
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 525 150 150
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395 395    
Satellite radio 195 195 195 350 350
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,800 1,800
Alarm   325      
Rear spoiler   0      
Driver Preferred Package       3,500 800
Mud guards       130 130
Sunroof       900 900
Floor mats       160 160
Pony Package 653        
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400      
Comfort Group 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 0        
Safety and Security Package 866        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37        
Cargo net 48 48      
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 457 131 131
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344 344    
Satellite radio 170 170 170 304 304
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,561 1,561
Alarm   283      
Rear spoiler   0      
Driver Preferred Package       3,035 694
Mud guards       99 99
Sunroof       780 780
Floor mats       121 121
Options (change) 6,010 4,525 3,110 6,990 4,290
Options (change) 5,211 3,938 2,707 6,031 3,690
Destination 795 795 795 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $27,685 $32,740 $47,535 $35,495 $34,895
Total Invoice $25,368 $29,981 $43,046 $32,147 $31,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,831
Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMaximaMaxima
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SESL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$27,685$32,740$47,535$35,495$34,895
Adjustments for Features0-300-35-4,085-3,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,685$32,440$47,500$31,410$31,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,755$19,815$400$0
Total Invoice$25,368$29,981$43,046$32,147$31,732
Adjustments for Features0-275-32-3,700-3,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,368$29,706$43,014$28,447$28,199
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,338$17,646$248$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008200820062006
ModelMustangMustangMustangMaximaMaxima
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SESL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net$40$40 $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Front splitter spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50  
Cassette player   $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Outside temperature display   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$1,435$1,735$1,470$5,520$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$35$4,085$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-275-32-3,700-3,533

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082006
ModelMustangMaxima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in111.2 in
Length187.6 in193.5 in
Width73.9 in71.7 in
Height55.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175061%
Total Not Requested110039%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested62581%

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