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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: $29,380

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $9,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,978

Ford Escape Hybrid   
Difference: $8,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelMaximaEscape
TrimSVHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,450 $26,505
Base Invoice $31,550 $24,879
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Sunroof   995
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,695
Premium Package   1,195
Interior ambient lighting   295
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Sunroof   846
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,291
Premium Package   1,016
Interior ambient lighting   251
Options (change) 3,545 5,180
Options (change) 3,052 4,404
Destination 760 695
Gas Tax 0 -3,000
Total Price $38,755 $29,380
Total Invoice $35,362 $26,978

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,102
Model Year20112008
ModelMaximaEscape
TrimSVHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6133hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$38,755$29,380
Adjustments for Features-1,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,350$29,380
Total Invoice$35,362$26,978
Adjustments for Features-1,2820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,080$26,978

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112008
ModelMaximaEscape
TrimSVHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,320$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2820

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112008
ModelMaximaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.1 in
Length190.6 in174.7 in
Width73.2 in71.1 in
Height57.8 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.266.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested150576%
Total Not Requested47524%

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