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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: $32,000

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,304

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,620 $34,450
Base Invoice $25,388 $31,550
Navigation system 1,995  
Sunroof 895  
Stability control 495  
Satellite radio 195  
Cold Package   400
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Monitor Package   700
Floor mats   195
Navigation system 1,736  
Sunroof 779  
Stability control 431  
Satellite radio 170  
Cold Package   347
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Monitor Package   607
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 3,580 3,545
Options (change) 3,116 3,052
Destination 800 760
Total Price $32,000 $38,755
Total Invoice $29,304 $35,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,990
Model Year20082011
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,000$38,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,000$37,585
Total Invoice$29,304$35,362
Adjustments for Features0-1,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,304$34,294

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082011
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,425$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,068

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082011
ModelTaurusMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length200.4 in190.6 in
Width74.5 in73.2 in
Height61.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested23090%

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