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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,540

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $3,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,009

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $2,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelMaximaEscape
TrimSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $28,170
Base Invoice $26,229 $26,269
Sensory Package 2,550  
Floor mats 175  
Stability control 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100  
Navigation system 1,800 795
Sunroof 900  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550  
Package 302A   1,895
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   295
2.0L I4   1,095
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Sensory Package 2,213  
Floor mats 131  
Stability control 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006  
Navigation system 1,561 694
Sunroof 780  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104  
Package 302A   1,654
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   258
2.0L I4   1,022
Panoramic sunroof   1,217
Options (change) 8,675 5,475
Options (change) 7,315 4,845
Destination 695 895
Total Price $38,000 $34,540
Total Invoice $34,239 $32,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,365
Model Year20082013
ModelMaximaEscape
TrimSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$38,000$34,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$33,315
Total Invoice$34,239$32,009
Adjustments for Features0-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,239$30,874

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082013
ModelMaximaEscape
TrimSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rack $300
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,155$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,135

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082013
ModelMaximaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in105.9 in
Length193.5 in178.1 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.567.8 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 seat200Yes
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 Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested50025%
Total Not Requested147575%

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