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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $12,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $12,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimSESLA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $46,200 $57,400 $59,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $42,966 $53,382 $55,337 $65,938
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800        
Mud guards 130 130        
Floor mats 160 160        
Stability control 600 600        
Sunroof 900 900        
Satellite radio 350 350        
Xenon HID headlights 150 150        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575 575
Cargo mat     185 185 185 185
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694        
Mud guards 99 99        
Floor mats 121 121        
Stability control 520 520        
Sunroof 780 780        
Satellite radio 304 304        
Xenon HID headlights 131 131        
Navigation system 1,561 1,561        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536 536
Cargo mat     172 172 172 172
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 760 760 760 760
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 708 708 708 708
Destination 605 605 925 925 925 925
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $47,885 $59,085 $61,185 $72,585
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $44,599 $55,015 $56,970 $67,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A6 / S6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,485
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimSESLA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6252hp I4333hp V6240hp V6 D450hp V8
TransmissionT5T5S7T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$36,095$35,495$47,885$59,085$61,185$72,585
Adjustments for Features-2000-925-5,365-5,365-7,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$46,960$53,720$55,820$65,045
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$6,760$8,860$18,085
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$44,599$55,015$56,970$67,571
Adjustments for Features-1810-862-4,995-4,995-7,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$43,737$50,020$51,975$60,552
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$6,283$8,238$16,815

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimSESLA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
7-speed automated manual  $1200  $1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,390$3,190$4,115$8,555$8,555$10,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$925$5,365$5,365$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-862-4,995-4,995-7,019

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20062016
ModelMaximaA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in114.6 in
Length193.5 in194.2 in
Width71.7 in73.8 in
Height58.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.5 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 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.1 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 wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

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 wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested67587%
Total Not Requested10013%

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