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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: $39,725

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $11,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,100

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $10,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelMaximaA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSRA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,530 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $35,966 $34,504 $50,128
Floor mats 310    
Prestige Package   9,200 6,300
Sport Package   1,000  
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Floor mats 249    
Prestige Package   8,556 5,860
Sport Package   930  
Adaptive cruise control   1,954 1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 310 12,775 8,875
Options (change) 249 11,883 8,257
Destination 885 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $39,725 $50,750 $64,950
Total Invoice $37,100 $47,262 $60,560

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,106
Model Year201820122012
ModelMaximaA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSRA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$39,725$50,750$64,950
Adjustments for Features0-60-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,725$50,690$64,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,950
Total Invoice$37,100$47,262$60,560
Adjustments for Features0-56-289
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,100$47,206$60,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,065

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201820122012
ModelMaximaA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSRA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$5,295$5,355$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-56-289

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in108.3 in
Length192.8 in182.1 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height56.5 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,882 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested320076%
Total Not Requested101524%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested192579%
Total Not Requested51521%

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