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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: $32,380

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $6,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,871

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $6,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaEscape
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $26,370
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $24,587
Floor mats 300 300  
Limited Luxury Package     1,585
Navigation system     1,995
Remote start     345
Cargo net     65
3.0L V6     1,195
Floor mats 234 234  
Limited Luxury Package     1,348
Navigation system     1,696
Remote start     293
Cargo net     34
3.0L V6     1,088
Options (change) 300 300 5,185
Options (change) 234 234 4,459
Destination 885 885 825
Total Price $38,875 $42,125 $32,380
Total Invoice $36,301 $39,331 $29,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,517
Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaEscape
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18235/70-16
Total Price$38,875$42,125$32,380
Adjustments for Features-3,120-5,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,755$36,505$32,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$36,301$39,331$29,871
Adjustments for Features-2,913-5,2470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,388$34,084$29,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$696$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaEscape
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$7,130$9,630$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,120$5,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,913-5,2470

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.1 in
Length192.8 in174.7 in
Width73.2 in71.1 in
Height56.5 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,369 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

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