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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: $28,220

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $11,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,834

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $10,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelMustangMustangMustangMaxima
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SV
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $42,330 $35,120
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $38,244 $32,163
Comfort Group 575 575    
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Interior Upgrade Package 460 460    
Safety and Security Package 995      
Pony Package 750      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Interior ambient lighting 295 295 295  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395 395  
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 525 400
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
iPod integration 295 295 295  
Alarm   325    
Rear spoiler   0   375
Cold Package       400
Tech Package       1,850
Monitor Package       700
Floor mats       195
Comfort Group 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Interior Upgrade Package 400 400    
Safety and Security Package 866      
Pony Package 653      
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736  
Interior ambient lighting 257 257 257  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344 344  
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 457 347
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
iPod integration 257 257 257  
Alarm   283    
Rear spoiler   0   298
Cold Package       347
Tech Package       1,605
Monitor Package       607
Floor mats       146
Options (change) 6,545 5,060 3,700 3,920
Options (change) 5,677 4,404 3,221 3,350
Destination 795 795 795 780
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $28,220 $33,275 $48,125 $39,820
Total Invoice $25,834 $30,447 $43,560 $36,293

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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: $6,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,085
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelMustangMustangMustangMaxima
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SV
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,220$33,275$48,125$39,820
Adjustments for Features-75-3750-4,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,145$32,900$48,125$34,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,755$19,980$0
Total Invoice$25,834$30,447$43,560$36,293
Adjustments for Features-69-3430-4,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,765$30,104$43,560$31,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,339$17,795$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelMustangMustangMustangMaxima
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500SV
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents   $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
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
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,195$1,495$1,120$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$375$0$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-69-3430-4,443

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082012
ModelMustangMaxima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length187.6 in190.6 in
Width73.9 in73.2 in
Height55.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

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%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

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%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

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