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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: $41,420

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $3,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,644

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $2,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimSHOPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $39,960
Base Invoice $35,025 $37,298
Navigation system 1,550  
Package 402A 3,100  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Remote start 425  
Floor mats   220
Rear spoiler   405
Navigation system 1,349  
Package 402A 2,697  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Remote start 398  
Floor mats   167
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 6,270 625
Options (change) 5,484 511
Destination 795 835
Total Price $45,220 $41,420
Total Invoice $41,304 $38,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,926
Model Year20122016
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimSHOPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$45,220$41,420
Adjustments for Features0-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,220$41,135
Total Invoice$41,304$38,644
Adjustments for Features0-266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,304$38,378

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122016
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimSHOPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
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 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,770$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-266

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122016
ModelTaurusMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in109.3 in
Length202.9 in192.8 in
Width76.2 in73.2 in
Height60.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,415 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested227572%
Total Not Requested87528%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

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

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