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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,355

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,763

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $4,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelMaximaMustangMustang
TrimSEV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,630 $26,310 $33,710
Base Invoice $26,229 $24,399 $31,059
Sensory Package 2,550    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100    
Floor mats 175    
Stability control 600    
Navigation system 1,800    
Sunroof 900    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550    
Security Package   695 695
Comfort Package   595 595
Pony Package   995  
Electronics Package   2,340 2,340
Temporary spare tire   100  
Xenon HID headlights   525 525
Rear spoiler     0
Polished alloy wheels     495
Sensory Package 2,213    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006    
Floor mats 131    
Stability control 520    
Navigation system 1,561    
Sunroof 780    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104    
Security Package   605 605
Comfort Package   518 518
Pony Package   866  
Electronics Package   2,036 2,036
Temporary spare tire   87  
Xenon HID headlights   457 457
Rear spoiler     0
Polished alloy wheels     431
Options (change) 8,675 5,250 4,650
Options (change) 7,315 4,569 4,047
Destination 695 795 795
Total Price $38,000 $32,355 $39,155
Total Invoice $34,239 $29,763 $35,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,021
Model Year200820122012
ModelMaximaMustangMustang
TrimSEV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp V6305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$38,000$32,355$39,155
Adjustments for Features-3,83500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,165$32,355$39,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,800
Total Invoice$34,239$29,763$35,901
Adjustments for Features-3,45500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,784$29,763$35,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,138

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year200820122012
ModelMaximaMustangMustang
TrimSEV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
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  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Sunroof$900  
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
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 driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,755$1,920$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,835$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,45500

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082012
ModelMaximaMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.2 in107.1 in
Length193.5 in188.1 in
Width71.7 in73.9 in
Height58.3 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested145068%
Total Not Requested67532%
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 headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92587%
Total Not Requested14013%

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