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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,340

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $6,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,367

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $4,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMaximaMaximaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSESLHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $25,337 $29,499
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800    
Mud guards 130 130    
Floor mats 160 160    
Stability control 600 600    
Sunroof 900 900    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 150 150    
Package 301A     1,295 1,295
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694    
Mud guards 99 99    
Floor mats 121 121    
Stability control 520 520    
Sunroof 780 780    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Xenon HID headlights 131 131    
Package 301A     1,155 1,155
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 1,295 1,295
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 1,155 1,155
Destination 605 605 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $29,340 $29,798
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $27,367 $27,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,135
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMaximaMaximaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSESLHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6265hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,095$35,495$29,340$29,798
Adjustments for Features-440-2400-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,655$35,255$29,340$29,123
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$217$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$27,367$27,522
Adjustments for Features-398-2180-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,269$32,034$27,367$26,899
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$468$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMaximaMaximaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSESLHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Safety key  $5$5
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500
8 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,820$4,620$4,380$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$240$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-398-2180-623

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062015
ModelMaximaC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in104.3 in
Length193.5 in173.6 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height58.3 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.552.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested147552%
Total Not Requested137548%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested62581%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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