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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: $34,385

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,393

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $34,380
Base Invoice $28,053 $31,845
Navigation system 1,995  
Sunroof 895  
Tech Package   1,150
Value Package   1,000
Floor mats   210
Navigation system 1,736  
Sunroof 779  
Tech Package   1,009
Value Package   919
Floor mats   159
Options (change) 2,890 2,360
Options (change) 2,515 2,087
Destination 825 810
Total Price $34,385 $37,550
Total Invoice $31,393 $34,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,504
Model Year20092014
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$34,385$37,550
Adjustments for Features-1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,215$37,550
Total Invoice$31,393$34,742
Adjustments for Features-1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,238$34,742

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092014
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$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
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$3,115$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1550

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092014
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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90091%
Total Not Requested859%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested42549%
Total Not Requested45051%

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