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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: $34,385

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,393

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaTaurus
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $30,670
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $28,053
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,995
Sunroof 900 900 895
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Floor mats 170 170  
Stability control 600 600  
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,736
Sunroof 780 780 779
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Floor mats 127 127  
Stability control 520 520  
Options (change) 7,710 5,110 2,890
Options (change) 6,650 4,395 2,515
Destination 625 625 825
Total Price $36,385 $35,885 $34,385
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,595 $31,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $394
Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaTaurus
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$36,385$35,885$34,385
Adjustments for Features-1,190-8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,195$34,995$34,385
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0
Total Invoice$32,923$32,595$31,393
Adjustments for Features-1,077-8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,846$31,787$31,393
Cost Above Minimum$59$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaTaurus
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,455$3,155$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,077-8080

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20072009
ModelMaximaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in112.9 in
Length193.5 in200.4 in
Width71.7 in74.5 in
Height58.3 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested212572%
Total Not Requested82528%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested47546%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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