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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Expedition Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Expedition Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,000

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $6,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $6,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMaximaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimSEEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $39,485 $42,315 $44,255
Base Invoice $26,229 $36,040 $38,360 $40,087
Stability control 600      
Platinum Edition Package 1,100      
Sensory Package 2,550      
Floor mats 175      
Sunroof 900 995 995 995
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995 1,995
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550      
Convenience Package   1,295    
Stability control 520      
Platinum Edition Package 1,006      
Sensory Package 2,213      
Floor mats 131      
Sunroof 780 846 846 846
Navigation system 1,561 1,696 1,696 1,696
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104      
Convenience Package   1,101    
Options (change) 8,675 4,285 2,990 2,990
Options (change) 7,315 3,643 2,542 2,542
Destination 695 925 925 925
Total Price $38,000 $44,695 $46,230 $48,170
Total Invoice $34,239 $40,608 $41,827 $43,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,331
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMaximaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimSEEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6310hp V8310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8340, 7340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/70-17255/70-18255/70-18
Total Price$38,000$44,695$46,230$48,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-3,600-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$42,570$42,630$44,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$60$2,000
Total Invoice$34,239$40,608$41,827$43,554
Adjustments for Features0-1,931-3,257-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,239$38,677$38,570$40,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$107$0$1,729

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelMaximaExpeditionExpeditionExpedition
TrimSEEddie BauerLimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200   
Running boards $350$350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,180$7,305$8,780$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$3,600$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,931-3,257-3,255

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082009
ModelMaximaExpedition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in119.0 in
Length193.5 in206.5 in
Width71.7 in78.8 in
Height58.3 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.5,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in60.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in63.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in59.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in50.2 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft318.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.555.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.5108.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested67544%
Total Not Requested85056%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested77589%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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