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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: $41,245

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $17,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,556

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $16,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMaximaA5 / S5
TrimSVS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,120 $50,500
Base Invoice $32,163 $46,966
Premium Package 3,300  
Tech Package 1,850  
Floor mats 195  
Technology Package   1,700
Navigation system   2,390
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Premium Package 2,862  
Tech Package 1,605  
Floor mats 146  
Technology Package   1,580
Navigation system   2,178
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432
Options (change) 5,345 5,865
Options (change) 4,613 5,399
Destination 780 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $41,245 $58,440
Total Invoice $37,556 $54,440

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,946
Model Year20122008
ModelMaximaA5 / S5
TrimSVS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$41,245$58,440
Adjustments for Features0-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,245$56,360
Total Invoice$37,556$54,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,556$52,502

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122008
ModelMaximaA5 / S5
TrimSVS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Folding second row 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,310$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,938

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122008
ModelMaximaA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in108.3 in
Length190.6 in182.1 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested145059%
Total Not Requested102041%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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