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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: $36,520

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $2,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,270

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $2,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelTaurusMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,100 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $30,535 $26,229 $28,286
Navigation system 795 1,800 1,800
245/45VR20 695    
Package 301A 2,700    
Rear spoiler 275   370
Sunroof 995 900 900
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,550  
Navigation system 710 1,561 1,561
245/45VR20 621    
Package 301A 2,410    
Rear spoiler 245   291
Sunroof 888 780 780
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,104  
Options (change) 5,460 8,675 4,945
Options (change) 4,874 7,315 4,289
Destination 795 695 695
Total Price $39,355 $38,000 $36,520
Total Invoice $36,204 $34,239 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,724
Model Year201320082008
ModelTaurusMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,355$38,000$36,520
Adjustments for Features-1,315-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,040$37,400$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$0
Total Invoice$36,204$34,239$33,270
Adjustments for Features-1,210-5410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,994$33,698$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$428$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201320082008
ModelTaurusMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$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$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,520$3,805$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,210-5410

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132008
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.3,579 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 key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62531%
Total Not Requested137569%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested77551%
Total Not Requested75049%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested77551%
Total Not Requested75049%

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