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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $21,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $20,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaA6
TrimSESL4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $53,770
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $49,559
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 160 160  
Stability control 600 600  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800
Polished alloy wheels 1,550   900
Heated steering wheel     200
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 121 121  
Stability control 520 520  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,638
Polished alloy wheels 1,102   819
Heated steering wheel     182
Options (change) 9,140 4,890 2,900
Options (change) 7,653 4,210 2,639
Destination 605 605 720
Total Price $37,645 $35,495 $57,390
Total Invoice $33,769 $32,252 $52,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,891
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaA6
TrimSESL4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/40-18
Total Price$37,645$35,495$57,390
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,445$35,495$54,380
Cost Above Minimum$1,950$0$0
Total Invoice$33,769$32,252$52,918
Adjustments for Features-1790-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,590$32,252$50,143
Cost Above Minimum$1,338$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A6

Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaA6
TrimSESL4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,230$2,030$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments-1790-2,775

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A6

Model Year20062006
ModelMaximaA6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in111.9 in
Length193.5 in193.5 in
Width71.7 in73.1 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested230081%
Total Not Requested55019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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