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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: $39,600

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $6,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,009

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $7,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimSHOSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $33,240
Base Invoice $40,418 $30,444
Navigation system 795  
Sunroof 995  
Cargo organizer 200 145
Premium Package   3,700
Tech Package   1,150
Rear spoiler   380
Floor mats   195
Navigation system 755  
Sunroof 945  
Cargo organizer 190 119
Premium Package   3,209
Tech Package   998
Rear spoiler   303
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 1,990 5,570
Options (change) 1,890 4,775
Destination 875 790
Total Price $45,635 $39,600
Total Invoice $43,183 $36,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,261
Model Year20182013
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimSHOSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$45,635$39,600
Adjustments for Features-4,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,500$39,600
Total Invoice$43,183$36,009
Adjustments for Features-3,9130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,270$36,009

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182013
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,605$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9130

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182013
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 Weight4,343 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested214071%
Total Not Requested88029%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95096%
Total Not Requested404%

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