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Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,530

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $4,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,675

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $5,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimSHOPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $40,940
Base Invoice $40,418 $38,212
Driver Assist Package 1,995  
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
Floor mats   300
Rear spoiler   405
Driver Assist Package 1,895  
Navigation system 755  
Sunroof 945  
Floor mats   234
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 3,785 705
Options (change) 3,595 578
Destination 875 885
Total Price $47,430 $42,530
Total Invoice $44,888 $39,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,533
Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimSHOPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$47,430$42,530
Adjustments for Features-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,655$42,530
Total Invoice$44,888$39,675
Adjustments for Features-1,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,208$39,675

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimSHOPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,080$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6800

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length202.9 in192.8 in
Width76.2 in73.2 in
Height60.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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