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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: $34,245

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $5,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,751

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $4,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelMaximaEscapeEscape
TrimSVSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $32,163 $26,269 $28,321
Tech Package 1,850    
Xenon HID headlights 400    
Cold Package 400    
Monitor Package 700    
Floor mats 195    
Rear spoiler 375    
Navigation system   795 795
Package 302A   1,895  
2.0L I4   1,095  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395
Leather seating surfaces     895
Tech Package 1,605    
Xenon HID headlights 347    
Cold Package 347    
Monitor Package 607    
Floor mats 146    
Rear spoiler 298    
Navigation system   694 694
Package 302A   1,654  
2.0L I4   1,022  
Panoramic sunroof   1,217 1,217
Leather seating surfaces     781
Options (change) 3,920 5,180 3,085
Options (change) 3,350 4,587 2,692
Destination 780 895 895
Total Price $39,820 $34,245 $34,350
Total Invoice $36,293 $31,751 $31,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,809
Model Year201220132013
ModelMaximaEscapeEscape
TrimSVSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$39,820$34,245$34,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,110-2,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,820$32,135$31,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$36,293$31,751$31,908
Adjustments for Features0-1,956-2,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,293$29,795$29,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$311$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220132013
ModelMaximaEscapeEscape
TrimSVSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$3,570$5,680$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,110$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,956-2,424

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122013
ModelMaximaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in105.9 in
Length190.6 in178.1 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.267.8 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 information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested23090%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 Requested25013%
Total Not Requested172587%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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