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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: $2,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,393

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $2,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelMaximaTaurus
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $30,670
Base Invoice $30,097 $28,053
Tech Package 2,400  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 180  
Navigation system   1,995
Sunroof   895
Tech Package 2,082  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Bluetooth cell phone link 260  
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 135  
Navigation system   1,736
Sunroof   779
Options (change) 3,680 2,890
Options (change) 3,171 2,515
Destination 695 825
Total Price $37,235 $34,385
Total Invoice $33,963 $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: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,292
Model Year20092009
ModelMaximaTaurus
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,235$34,385
Adjustments for Features-3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,930$34,385
Total Invoice$33,963$31,393
Adjustments for Features-2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,685$31,393

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092009
ModelMaximaTaurus
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Total Value of Features$3,420$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2780

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092009
ModelMaximaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length190.6 in200.4 in
Width73.2 in74.5 in
Height57.8 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92576%
Total Not Requested29024%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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