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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: $33,170

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,322

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $28,630
Base Invoice $25,388 $26,229
Limited Convenience Package 475  
Stability control 495 600
Sunroof 895 900
Navigation system 1,995 1,800
Satellite radio 195  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695  
Sensory Package   2,550
Floor mats   175
Platinum Edition Package   1,100
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,550
Limited Convenience Package 413  
Stability control 431 520
Sunroof 779 780
Navigation system 1,736 1,561
Satellite radio 170  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 605  
Sensory Package   2,213
Floor mats   131
Platinum Edition Package   1,006
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,104
Options (change) 4,750 8,675
Options (change) 4,134 7,315
Destination 800 695
Total Price $33,170 $38,000
Total Invoice $30,322 $34,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,349
Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,170$38,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,170$36,260
Total Invoice$30,322$34,239
Adjustments for Features0-1,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,322$32,671

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,590$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,568

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008
ModelTaurusMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in111.2 in
Length200.4 in193.5 in
Width74.5 in71.7 in
Height61.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested35068%
Total Not Requested16532%

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%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested55036%
Total Not Requested97564%

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