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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $11,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $11,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelMaximaMaximaTaurus
TrimSLPlatinumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $22,980
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $21,127
Floor mats 300 300  
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Sunroof     895
Heated mirrors     35
Floor mats 234 234  
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Sunroof     797
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 705 705 3,660
Options (change) 578 578 3,258
Destination 885 885 685
Total Price $39,280 $42,530 $27,325
Total Invoice $36,645 $39,675 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,026
Model Year201820182006
ModelMaximaMaximaTaurus
TrimSLPlatinumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$39,280$42,530$27,325
Adjustments for Features-7,020-9,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,260$33,010$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$36,645$39,675$25,070
Adjustments for Features-6,549-8,8810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,096$30,794$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$698$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820182006
ModelMaximaMaximaTaurus
TrimSLPlatinumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
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
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$9,845$12,345$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,020$9,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,549-8,8810

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182006
ModelMaximaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.5 in
Length192.8 in197.6 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height56.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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