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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: $38,000

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $2,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $4,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,105 $28,630
Base Invoice $35,064 $26,229
Navigation system 795 1,800
Rear spoiler 275  
Sunroof 995 900
Polished alloy wheels 695  
Platinum Edition Package   1,100
Sensory Package   2,550
Floor mats   175
Stability control   600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,550
Navigation system 755 1,561
Rear spoiler 261  
Sunroof 945 780
Polished alloy wheels 660  
Platinum Edition Package   1,006
Sensory Package   2,213
Floor mats   131
Stability control   520
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,104
Options (change) 2,760 8,675
Options (change) 2,621 7,315
Destination 875 695
Total Price $40,740 $38,000
Total Invoice $38,560 $34,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,721
Model Year20182008
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$40,740$38,000
Adjustments for Features-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,050$38,000
Total Invoice$38,560$34,239
Adjustments for Features-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,960$34,239

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182008
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimLimitedSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Full-size spare tire $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
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
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 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,470$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182008
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%
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%

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