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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: $35,005

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,932

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelTaurusMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $37,250 $40,340
Base Invoice $28,053 $34,772 $37,652
Navigation system 1,995    
Remote start 395    
Sunshade, rear 225    
Sunroof 895    
Floor mats   220 220
Navigation system 1,736    
Remote start 343    
Sunshade, rear 196    
Sunroof 779    
Floor mats   167 167
Options (change) 3,510 220 220
Options (change) 3,054 167 167
Destination 825 885 885
Total Price $35,005 $38,355 $41,445
Total Invoice $31,932 $35,824 $38,704

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,342
Model Year200920172017
ModelTaurusMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,005$38,355$41,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,730-5,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,005$35,625$36,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$31,932$35,824$38,704
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-4,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,932$33,274$33,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$546

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920172017
ModelTaurusMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
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  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
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 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
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
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$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$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,000$6,730$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,730$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,550-4,884

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092017
ModelTaurusMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length200.4 in192.8 in
Width74.5 in73.2 in
Height61.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,643 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume21.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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