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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: $28,220

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $11,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,834

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $10,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMaximaMustangMustangMustang
TrimSVV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,120 $20,880 $27,420 $42,330
Base Invoice $32,163 $19,362 $25,248 $38,244
Tech Package 1,850      
Xenon HID headlights 400 525 525 525
Cold Package 400      
Monitor Package 700      
Floor mats 195      
Rear spoiler 375   0  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Safety and Security Package   995    
Pony Package   750    
Comfort Group   575 575  
Leather seating surfaces   0    
Interior Upgrade Package   460 460  
Interior ambient lighting   295 295 295
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Bluetooth cell phone link   395 395 395
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65    
iPod integration   295 295 295
Alarm     325  
Tech Package 1,605      
Xenon HID headlights 347 457 457 457
Cold Package 347      
Monitor Package 607      
Floor mats 146      
Rear spoiler 298   0  
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Safety and Security Package   866    
Pony Package   653    
Comfort Group   500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   0    
Interior Upgrade Package   400 400  
Interior ambient lighting   257 257 257
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Bluetooth cell phone link   344 344 344
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   37    
iPod integration   257 257 257
Alarm     283  
Options (change) 3,920 6,545 5,060 3,700
Options (change) 3,350 5,677 4,404 3,221
Destination 780 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,820 $28,220 $33,275 $48,125
Total Invoice $36,293 $25,834 $30,447 $43,560

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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: $6,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,085
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMaximaMustangMustangMustang
TrimSVV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 6500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$39,820$28,220$33,275$48,125
Adjustments for Features-4,875-75-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,945$28,145$32,900$48,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,755$19,980
Total Invoice$36,293$25,834$30,447$43,560
Adjustments for Features-4,443-69-3430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,850$25,765$30,104$43,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,339$17,795

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelMaximaMustangMustangMustang
TrimSVV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
5-speed manual $0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$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$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125   
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0 
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Outside temperature display$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,995$1,195$1,495$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,875$75$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,443-69-3430

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122008
ModelMaximaMustang
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in107.1 in
Length190.6 in187.6 in
Width73.2 in73.9 in
Height57.8 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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