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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,645

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $3,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,769

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $4,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelMaximaTaurus
TrimSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $37,105
Base Invoice $25,511 $35,064
Driver Preferred Package 3,500  
Mud guards 130  
Polished alloy wheels 1,550 695
Navigation system 1,800 795
Sunroof 900 995
Xenon HID headlights 150  
Satellite radio 350  
Stability control 600  
Floor mats 160  
Rear spoiler   275
Driver Preferred Package 3,035  
Mud guards 99  
Polished alloy wheels 1,102 660
Navigation system 1,561 755
Sunroof 780 945
Xenon HID headlights 131  
Satellite radio 304  
Stability control 520  
Floor mats 121  
Rear spoiler   261
Options (change) 9,140 2,760
Options (change) 7,653 2,621
Destination 605 875
Total Price $37,645 $40,740
Total Invoice $33,769 $38,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,070
Model Year20062018
ModelMaximaTaurus
TrimSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$37,645$40,740
Adjustments for Features0-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,645$37,865
Total Invoice$33,769$38,560
Adjustments for Features0-2,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,769$35,839

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062018
ModelMaximaTaurus
TrimSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,555$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,721

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062018
ModelMaximaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in112.9 in
Length193.5 in202.9 in
Width71.7 in76.2 in
Height58.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested215075%
Total Not Requested70025%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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