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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: $42,125

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $17,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,331

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $15,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelMaximaA4 / S4
TrimPlatinumS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $47,100
Base Invoice $38,212 $43,804
Floor mats 300  
Prestige Package   6,300
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Sunshade, rear, power   500
Blind spot warning system   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Floor mats 234  
Prestige Package   5,859
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Sunshade, rear, power   466
Blind spot warning system   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 300 11,275
Options (change) 234 10,490
Destination 885 875
Total Price $42,125 $59,250
Total Invoice $39,331 $55,169

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,875
Model Year20182011
ModelMaximaA4 / S4
TrimPlatinumS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$42,125$59,250
Adjustments for Features-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,085$59,250
Total Invoice$39,331$55,169
Adjustments for Features-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,294$55,169

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182011
ModelMaximaA4 / S4
TrimPlatinumS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,920$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-370

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182011
ModelMaximaA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.6 in
Length192.8 in185.2 in
Width73.2 in71.9 in
Height56.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested84030%

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