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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,650

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $4,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,574

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $5,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSESLA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100      
Sensory Package 2,550        
Stability control 600 600      
Sunroof 900 900      
Floor mats 175 175      
Rear spoiler   370      
Convenience Package     1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006      
Sensory Package 2,213        
Stability control 520 520      
Sunroof 780 780      
Floor mats 131 131      
Rear spoiler   291      
Convenience Package     930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926    
Options (change) 5,325 3,145 2,570 1,575 575
Options (change) 4,650 2,728 2,392 1,466 536
Destination 695 695 975 975 975
Total Price $34,650 $34,720 $39,545 $43,050 $52,950
Total Invoice $31,574 $31,709 $36,847 $40,107 $49,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,235
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSESLA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8180, 10180, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$34,650$34,720$39,545$43,050$52,950
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,285-3,685-7,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,550$34,720$37,260$39,365$45,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$2,105$8,580
Total Invoice$31,574$31,709$36,847$40,107$49,313
Adjustments for Features-910-2,129-3,433-6,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,483$31,709$34,718$36,674$42,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0$1,956$7,973

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSESLA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
HD radio    $50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,805$3,705$5,990$7,390$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,285$3,685$7,110
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-2,129-3,433-6,622

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082018
ModelMaximaA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in111.0 in
Length193.5 in186.1 in
Width71.7 in72.5 in
Height58.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested130085%
Total Not Requested22515%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested130085%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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