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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: $41,850

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $3,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,048

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $2,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelMaximaTaurus
TrimPlatinumSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,340 $38,155
Base Invoice $37,652 $35,035
Floor mats 220  
Rear spoiler 405  
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Remote start   425
Floor mats 167  
Rear spoiler 344  
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Remote start   398
Options (change) 625 6,270
Options (change) 511 5,484
Destination 885 795
Total Price $41,850 $45,220
Total Invoice $39,048 $41,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,649
Model Year20172011
ModelMaximaTaurus
TrimPlatinumSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$41,850$45,220
Adjustments for Features-4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,440$45,220
Total Invoice$39,048$41,314
Adjustments for Features-3830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,665$41,314

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172011
ModelMaximaTaurus
TrimPlatinumSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,180$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3830

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172011
ModelMaximaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.9 in
Length192.8 in202.9 in
Width73.2 in76.2 in
Height56.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested227572%
Total Not Requested87528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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