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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: $10,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $10,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMaximaMaximaA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSESLA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $34,318 $49,895
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100    
Sensory Package 2,550      
Stability control 600 600    
Floor mats 175 175    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Sunroof 900 900    
Prestige Package     8,700 5,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006    
Sensory Package 2,213      
Stability control 520 520    
Floor mats 131 131    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Sunroof 780 780    
Prestige Package     8,092 5,487
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 7,125 4,575 9,175 6,375
Options (change) 6,211 3,998 8,535 5,930
Destination 695 695 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,450 $36,150 $46,950 $62,200
Total Invoice $33,135 $32,979 $43,728 $58,000

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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: $9,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,655
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMaximaMaximaA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSESLA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp V6255hp V6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,450$36,150$46,950$62,200
Adjustments for Features-3000-1,300-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$36,150$45,650$60,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$14,650
Total Invoice$33,135$32,979$43,728$58,000
Adjustments for Features-2730-1,211-1,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,862$32,979$42,517$56,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$117$0$13,711

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMaximaMaximaA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSESLA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,055$3,755$5,055$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$1,300$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2730-1,211-1,772

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082011
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, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested125082%
Total Not Requested27518%
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, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested125082%
Total Not Requested27518%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested275067%
Total Not Requested134033%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested145059%
Total Not Requested99041%

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