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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: $29,435

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,452

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $5,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelMaximaMaximaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSESLHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $25,337 $29,499
Sensory Package 2,550      
Stability control 600 600    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100    
Floor mats 175 175    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Sunroof 900 900    
Rear spoiler   370    
Package 301A     1,295 1,295
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Sensory Package 2,213      
Stability control 520 520    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006    
Floor mats 131 131    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Sunroof 780 780    
Rear spoiler   291    
Package 301A     1,155 1,155
Door sill trim plates     85 85
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 1,390 1,390
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 1,240 1,240
Destination 695 695 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $29,435 $29,893
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $27,452 $27,607

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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: $5,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,015
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelMaximaMaximaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSESLHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine255hp V6255hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTCVT
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$36,450$36,520$29,435$29,893
Adjustments for Features-1,250-1,1500-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,200$35,370$29,435$29,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$217$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$27,452$27,607
Adjustments for Features-1,136-1,0480-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,999$32,222$27,452$26,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$223$468$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelMaximaMaximaC-MAXC-MAX
TrimSESLHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Safety key  $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$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  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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 
Aluminum trim$100   
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$4,955$4,855$3,705$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$1,150$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,136-1,0480-623

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,580 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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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 wheel100No
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested112574%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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 wheel100No
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested112574%

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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