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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: $33,650

Ford Fusion Sport   
Difference: $6,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,737

Ford Fusion Sport   
Difference: $6,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaFusion
TrimSLPlatinumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $27,225
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $25,043
Floor mats 300 300  
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Body kit 420 420  
Navigation system     1,995
Package 402A     3,195
Cargo mat     95
Remote start     345
Floor mats 234 234  
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Body kit 349 349  
Navigation system     1,736
Package 402A     2,780
Cargo mat     83
Remote start     300
Options (change) 1,125 1,125 5,630
Options (change) 927 927 4,899
Destination 885 885 795
Total Price $39,700 $42,950 $33,650
Total Invoice $36,994 $40,024 $30,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Fusion

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,769
Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaFusion
TrimSLPlatinumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,700$42,950$33,650
Adjustments for Features-2,670-5,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,030$37,780$33,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$36,994$40,024$30,737
Adjustments for Features-2,488-4,8180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,506$35,206$30,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaFusion
TrimSLPlatinumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
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
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,640$8,140$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$5,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,488-4,8180

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Fusion

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaFusion
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.4 in
Length192.8 in190.6 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft316.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Fusion Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Metal pedals75No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested305086%
Total Not Requested50014%

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