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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: $32,355

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,763

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $4,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelMustangMustangMaxima
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $28,630
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $26,229
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340  
Pony Package 995    
Security Package 695 695  
Comfort Package 595 595  
Temporary spare tire 100    
Xenon HID headlights 525 525  
Rear spoiler   0  
Polished alloy wheels   495  
Platinum Edition Package     1,100
Sensory Package     2,550
Floor mats     175
Stability control     600
Navigation system     1,800
Sunroof     900
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,550
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036  
Pony Package 866    
Security Package 605 605  
Comfort Package 518 518  
Temporary spare tire 87    
Xenon HID headlights 457 457  
Rear spoiler   0  
Polished alloy wheels   431  
Platinum Edition Package     1,006
Sensory Package     2,213
Floor mats     131
Stability control     520
Navigation system     1,561
Sunroof     780
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,104
Options (change) 5,250 4,650 8,675
Options (change) 4,569 4,047 7,315
Destination 795 795 695
Total Price $32,355 $39,155 $38,000
Total Invoice $29,763 $35,901 $34,239

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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: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,021
Model Year201220122008
ModelMustangMustangMaxima
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8255hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,355$39,155$38,000
Adjustments for Features00-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,355$39,155$34,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,800$0
Total Invoice$29,763$35,901$34,239
Adjustments for Features00-3,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,763$35,901$30,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,138$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122008
ModelMustangMustangMaxima
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,920$1,920$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,455

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
ModelMustangMaxima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in111.2 in
Length188.1 in193.5 in
Width73.9 in71.7 in
Height55.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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%
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 headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested145068%
Total Not Requested67532%

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