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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $9,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $9,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelMaximaMaximaA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSESLA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100      
Sensory Package 2,550        
Floor mats 175 175      
Stability control 600 600      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Sunroof 900 900      
Prestige Package     8,300 4,800 5,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006      
Sensory Package 2,213        
Floor mats 131 131      
Stability control 520 520      
Navigation system 1,561 1,561      
Sunroof 780 780      
Prestige Package     7,719 4,464 5,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443 443
Options (change) 7,125 4,575 8,775 5,275 6,175
Options (change) 6,211 3,998 8,162 4,907 5,745
Destination 695 695 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,450 $36,150 $45,600 $50,100 $60,700
Total Invoice $33,135 $32,979 $42,467 $46,652 $56,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,860
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelMaximaMaximaA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSESLA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp V6255hp V6211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,450$36,150$45,600$50,100$60,700
Adjustments for Features-3000-800-1,750-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$36,150$44,800$48,350$59,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$3,550$14,500
Total Invoice$33,135$32,979$42,467$46,652$56,602
Adjustments for Features-2730-745-1,630-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,862$32,979$41,722$45,022$55,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$117$0$3,300$13,575

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelMaximaMaximaA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSESLA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
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   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,305$4,005$4,805$5,755$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$800$1,750$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2730-745-1,630-1,305

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082010
ModelMaximaA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.2 in108.3 in
Length193.5 in182.1 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.0 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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested250070%
Total Not Requested109030%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested74035%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135065%
Total Not Requested74035%

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