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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: $41,070

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,336

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $5,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelMaximaTaurus
TrimSVSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,450 $42,770
Base Invoice $31,550 $40,418
Premium Package 3,300  
Tech Package 1,850  
Cargo organizer 140 200
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 375  
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Premium Package 2,862  
Tech Package 1,605  
Cargo organizer 115 190
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 298  
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 5,860 1,990
Options (change) 5,026 1,890
Destination 760 875
Total Price $41,070 $45,635
Total Invoice $37,336 $43,183

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,934
Model Year20112018
ModelMaximaTaurus
TrimSVSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$41,070$45,635
Adjustments for Features0-4,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,070$41,500
Total Invoice$37,336$43,183
Adjustments for Features0-3,913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,336$39,270

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112018
ModelMaximaTaurus
TrimSVSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,470$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,913

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112018
ModelMaximaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length190.6 in202.9 in
Width73.2 in76.2 in
Height57.8 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested194079%
Total Not Requested53021%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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