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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: $42,530

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $4,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,675

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $5,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaTaurus
TrimPlatinumSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $42,770
Base Invoice $38,212 $40,418
Floor mats 300  
Rear spoiler 405  
Driver Assist Package   1,995
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Floor mats 234  
Rear spoiler 344  
Driver Assist Package   1,895
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 705 3,785
Options (change) 578 3,595
Destination 885 875
Total Price $42,530 $47,430
Total Invoice $39,675 $44,888

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,533
Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaTaurus
TrimPlatinumSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$42,530$47,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$45,655
Total Invoice$39,675$44,888
Adjustments for Features0-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,675$43,208

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
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 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
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 
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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,305$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,680

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
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.4,343 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

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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