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Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison

Nissan Maxima vs Ford Taurus Price Comparison:
Nissan Maxima vs Ford Taurus Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Maxima vs. Taurus Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Maxima and Taurus will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Ford Taurus SE's price is $1,620 lower than the Nissan Maxima SE's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Maxima vs. Taurus Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Ford Taurus SE, the Nissan Maxima SE includes additional features worth $1530. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $1530 adjustment for the Nissan Maxima SE's additional features, the Ford Taurus SE is $1,620 less than the Ford Taurus SE.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,172
Model Year200820082012
ModelMaximaMaximaTaurus
TrimSESLSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers240, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/60-17
Total Price29,50031,75026,350
Adjustments for Features-1,530-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price27,97028,62026,350
Cost Above Minimum06500
Total Invoice27,05529,11224,480
Adjustments for Features-1,403-2,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice25,65226,24224,480
Cost Above Minimum05900

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Invoice Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Price Comparison (MSRP): Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Ford Taurus SE
Difference: 3,150
Lowest Total Invoice: Ford Taurus SE
Difference: 2,575
Model Year200820082012
ModelMaximaMaximaTaurus
TrimSESLSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price28,63030,88025,555
Base Invoice26,22928,28623,685
Floor mats175175 
Floor mats131131 
Total options1751750
Total options1311310
Destination695695795
Total Price29,50031,75026,350
Total Invoice27,05529,11224,480

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082012
ModelMaximaMaximaTaurus
TrimSESLSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front seat active head restraints$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $100
Safety key  $25
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass $25 
Cornering lights$25$25 
Exterior temperature display$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats $300 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,280$4,880$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,403-2,8700

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082012
ModelMaximaTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in112.9 in
Length193.5 in202.9 in
Width71.7 in76.2 in
Height58.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,015 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft320.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Nissan Maxima

Price of the Nissan Maxima: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 You can buy the base model out-the-door for under $27.5. Infiniti styling, Infiniti build quality, Infiniti performance.
2004 4dr Sedan 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The price is very attractive for all the features it offers you.
Price of the Nissan Maxima: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2003 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 It was a 40k brand new.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Ford Taurus

Price of the Ford Taurus: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 with the rebates the price was under the acura tl awd with tech.
2009 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 Taurus & Five Hundred sell for very low prices compared to the value they provide
2008 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 I think the Taurus is affordable for the provided features
2006 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Very low cost for decent overall quality.
2002 4dr Wagon 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Purchased 2002 wagon used in 2005 with less than 30k miles for only $10,000.
2002 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Low price for its class.
2002 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 The car is just cheap to purchase. I think the going price for a used Taurus is around 5k.

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