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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Fusion Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Fusion Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,795

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $5,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,988

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $4,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMaximaFusion
TrimSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $25,425
Base Invoice $26,229 $23,423
Sensory Package 2,550  
Floor mats 175  
Stability control 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100  
Sunroof 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,995
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550  
Appearance Package   895
Cargo mat   95
Package 302A / 501A   1,995
3.0L V6   1,595
Sensory Package 2,213  
Floor mats 131  
Stability control 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006  
Sunroof 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,736
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104  
Appearance Package   779
Cargo mat   83
Package 302A / 501A   1,736
3.0L V6   1,436
Options (change) 8,675 6,575
Options (change) 7,315 5,770
Destination 695 795
Total Price $38,000 $32,795
Total Invoice $34,239 $29,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,120
Model Year20082012
ModelMaximaFusion
TrimSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$38,000$32,795
Adjustments for Features-1,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,745$32,795
Total Invoice$34,239$29,988
Adjustments for Features-1,1310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,108$29,988

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20082012
ModelMaximaFusion
TrimSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,675$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1310

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20082012
ModelMaximaFusion
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.4 in
Length193.5 in190.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

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%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested112574%

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special interior trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 501A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115049%
Total Not Requested120051%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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