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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: $13,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620202020
ModelTaurusMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $38,840 $41,840
Safety and Security Package 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Heated mirrors 35    
Sunroof 895    
Floor mats   300 300
Rear spoiler   405 405
Safety and Security Package 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Heated mirrors 31    
Sunroof 797    
Floor mats   234 234
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 3,660 705 705
Options (change) 3,258 578 578
Destination 685 925 925
Total Price $27,325 $40,470 $43,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,896
Model Year200620202020
ModelTaurusMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/30 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$27,325$40,470$43,470
Adjustments for Features0-7,020-9,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$33,450$33,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620202020
ModelTaurusMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,825$9,845$12,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,020$9,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-261-329

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062020
ModelTaurusMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in109.3 in
Length197.6 in192.8 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height56.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.3,552 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft314.3 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-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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