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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: $35,005

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,932

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelMaximaMaximaTaurus
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,990 $39,960 $30,670
Base Invoice $34,530 $37,298 $28,053
Floor mats 220 220  
Navigation system     1,995
Remote start     395
Sunshade, rear     225
Sunroof     895
Floor mats 167 167  
Navigation system     1,736
Remote start     343
Sunshade, rear     196
Sunroof     779
Options (change) 220 220 3,510
Options (change) 167 167 3,054
Destination 835 835 825
Total Price $38,045 $41,015 $35,005
Total Invoice $35,532 $38,300 $31,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,144
Model Year201620162009
ModelMaximaMaximaTaurus
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$38,045$41,015$35,005
Adjustments for Features-2,630-5,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,415$35,885$35,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0
Total Invoice$35,532$38,300$31,932
Adjustments for Features-2,456-4,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,076$33,510$31,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$434$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620162009
ModelMaximaMaximaTaurus
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$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$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,630$9,130$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$5,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,456-4,7900

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162009
ModelMaximaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length192.8 in200.4 in
Width73.2 in74.5 in
Height56.5 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft321.2 ft3

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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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