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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: $11,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $11,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelMaximaExpeditionExpedition
TrimSELimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $45,270 $46,780
Base Invoice $26,229 $42,196 $43,569
Stability control 600    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100    
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175    
Sunroof 900 995 995
Navigation system 1,800 2,105 2,105
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550    
Stability control 520    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006    
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131    
Sunroof 780 846 846
Navigation system 1,561 1,789 1,789
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104    
Options (change) 8,675 3,100 3,100
Options (change) 7,315 2,635 2,635
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $38,000 $49,365 $50,875
Total Invoice $34,239 $45,826 $47,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Expedition

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,962
Model Year200820122012
ModelMaximaExpeditionExpedition
TrimSELimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6310hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8340, 7340, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18275/65-18275/65-18
Total Price$38,000$49,365$50,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,905-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$45,460$46,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,260
Total Invoice$34,239$45,826$47,199
Adjustments for Features0-3,625-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,239$42,201$43,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,143

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year200820122012
ModelMaximaExpeditionExpedition
TrimSELimitedKing Ranch
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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 second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,805$8,710$8,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,905$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,625-3,855

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Expedition

Model Year20082012
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 mirror75Yes
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 Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Ford Expedition King Ranch

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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