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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: $39,930

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,288

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimSHOSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,770 $33,410
Base Invoice $34,663 $30,600
Navigation system 1,450  
Package 402B 2,800  
Cargo organizer 160 140
Premium Package   3,230
Tech Package   1,850
Rear spoiler   370
Floor mats   180
Navigation system 1,262  
Package 402B 2,436  
Cargo organizer 139 105
Premium Package   2,801
Tech Package   1,605
Rear spoiler   292
Floor mats   135
Options (change) 4,410 5,770
Options (change) 3,837 4,938
Destination 825 750
Total Price $43,005 $39,930
Total Invoice $39,325 $36,288

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $431
Model Year20102010
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimSHOSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$43,005$39,930
Adjustments for Features-2,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,155$39,930
Total Invoice$39,325$36,288
Adjustments for Features-2,6060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,719$36,288

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102010
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimSHOSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,505$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102010
ModelTaurusMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length202.9 in190.6 in
Width76.2 in73.2 in
Height60.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested132542%
Total Not Requested182558%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested174571%
Total Not Requested72529%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76097%
Total Not Requested253%

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