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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: $37,645

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,769

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $2,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,100 $27,900
Base Invoice $30,535 $25,511
Navigation system 795 1,800
245/45VR20 695  
Package 301A 2,700  
Sunroof 995 900
Rear spoiler 275  
Driver Preferred Package   3,500
Mud guards   130
Polished alloy wheels   1,550
Stability control   600
Xenon HID headlights   150
Satellite radio   350
Floor mats   160
Navigation system 710 1,561
245/45VR20 621  
Package 301A 2,410  
Sunroof 888 780
Rear spoiler 245  
Driver Preferred Package   3,035
Mud guards   99
Polished alloy wheels   1,102
Stability control   520
Xenon HID headlights   131
Satellite radio   304
Floor mats   121
Options (change) 5,460 9,140
Options (change) 4,874 7,653
Destination 795 605
Total Price $39,355 $37,645
Total Invoice $36,204 $33,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $710
Model Year20132006
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$39,355$37,645
Adjustments for Features-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,480$37,645
Total Invoice$36,204$33,769
Adjustments for Features-1,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,479$33,769

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132006
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,455$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132006
ModelTaurusMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in111.2 in
Length202.9 in193.5 in
Width76.2 in71.7 in
Height60.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37519%
Total Not Requested162581%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested205072%
Total Not Requested80028%

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