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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: $31,970

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $4,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,544

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $4,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaEscape
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,240 $26,370
Base Invoice $30,444 $24,587
Tech Package 1,150  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Navigation system   1,995
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
3.0L V6   1,195
Tech Package 998  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Navigation system   1,696
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 2,845 4,775
Options (change) 2,445 4,132
Destination 790 825
Total Price $36,875 $31,970
Total Invoice $33,679 $29,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,646
Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaEscape
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$36,875$31,970
Adjustments for Features-5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,340$31,970
Total Invoice$33,679$29,544
Adjustments for Features-4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,190$29,544

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaEscape
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Spotter mirror(s) $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,530$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,556 lb.3,369 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
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested96097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69066%
Total Not Requested35034%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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