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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,620

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $7,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,854

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $7,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelMaximaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSVA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,120 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $32,163 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Premium Package 3,300      
Tech Package 1,850      
Floor mats 195      
Rear spoiler 375      
Sunshade, rear, power   350   350
Prestige Package   9,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Navigation Package     3,050 3,550
Proximity key     550  
Premium Package 2,862      
Tech Package 1,605      
Floor mats 146      
Rear spoiler 298      
Sunshade, rear, power   325   325
Prestige Package   8,789    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Navigation Package     2,837 3,301
Proximity key     511  
Options (change) 5,720 10,275 4,075 4,375
Options (change) 4,911 9,557 3,791 4,069
Destination 780 895 895 895
Total Price $41,620 $49,020 $55,870 $74,170
Total Invoice $37,854 $45,653 $52,024 $69,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,337
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelMaximaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSVA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9505, 14180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$41,620$49,020$55,870$74,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,570-1,020-4,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,620$47,450$54,850$69,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,400$21,725
Total Invoice$37,854$45,653$52,024$69,042
Adjustments for Features0-1,462-950-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,854$44,191$51,074$64,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,883$20,201

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelMaximaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSVA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
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 with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Surround sound $250 $250
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50 $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,170$5,740$5,190$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570$1,020$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,462-950-4,650

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20122013
ModelMaximaA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in108.3 in
Length190.6 in182.1 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,683 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 in41.3 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 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested168068%
Total Not Requested79032%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested785100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested264063%
Total Not Requested157537%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested96566%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested96553%
Total Not Requested85047%

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