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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: $33,095

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,256

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $6,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelMaximaMaximaTaurus
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $27,620
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $25,388
Floor mats 300 300  
Limited Convenience Package     475
Navigation system     1,995
Satellite radio     195
Remote start     395
Sunshade, rear     225
Sunroof     895
Stability control     495
Floor mats 234 234  
Limited Convenience Package     413
Navigation system     1,736
Satellite radio     170
Remote start     343
Sunshade, rear     196
Sunroof     779
Stability control     431
Options (change) 300 300 4,675
Options (change) 234 234 4,068
Destination 885 885 800
Total Price $38,875 $42,125 $33,095
Total Invoice $36,301 $39,331 $30,256

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,099
Model Year201820182008
ModelMaximaMaximaTaurus
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 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$38,875$42,125$33,095
Adjustments for Features-3,155-5,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,720$36,470$33,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$36,301$39,331$30,256
Adjustments for Features-2,946-5,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,355$34,051$30,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$696$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820182008
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 
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 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,880$9,380$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,155$5,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,946-5,2800

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182008
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%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

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