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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: $8,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092021
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,670 $42,320
Navigation system 1,995  
Remote start 395  
Sunshade, rear 225  
Sunroof 895  
Floor mats   300
Navigation system 1,736  
Remote start 343  
Sunshade, rear 196  
Sunroof 779  
Floor mats   234
Options (change) 3,510 300
Options (change) 3,054 234
Destination 825 975
Total Price $35,005 $43,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,871
Model Year20092021
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine263hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,005$43,595
Adjustments for Features0-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,005$38,265

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092021
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,800$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-148

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092021
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.3,552 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 Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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