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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $5,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $21,127 $26,229 $28,286
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Sunroof 895 900 900
Heated mirrors 35    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Rear spoiler     370
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Sunroof 797 780 780
Heated mirrors 31    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 3,660 3,625 1,445
Options (change) 3,258 3,124 1,202
Destination 685 695 695
Total Price $27,325 $32,950 $33,020
Total Invoice $25,070 $30,048 $30,183

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,739
Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$27,325$32,950$33,020
Adjustments for Features0-2,455-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$30,495$30,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$25,070$30,048$30,183
Adjustments for Features0-2,239-2,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$27,809$28,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$221

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,250$3,705$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,239-2,153

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in111.2 in
Length197.6 in193.5 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested122558%
Total Not Requested90042%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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