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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $39,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $37,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelMaximaMaximaA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSESLA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $75,100 $83,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $69,844 $78,028 $104,627
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100      
Sensory Package 2,550        
Stability control 600 600      
Floor mats 175 175      
Sunroof 900 900      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Wood trim         0
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006      
Sensory Package 2,213        
Stability control 520 520      
Floor mats 131 131      
Sunroof 780 780      
Navigation system 1,561 1,561      
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 7,125 4,575 0 0 0
Options (change) 6,211 3,998 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 895 895 895
Total Price $36,450 $36,150 $75,995 $84,795 $113,395
Total Invoice $33,135 $32,979 $70,739 $78,923 $105,522

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,463
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelMaximaMaximaA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSESLA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$36,450$36,150$75,995$84,795$113,395
Adjustments for Features-3000-7,965-7,965-13,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$36,150$68,030$76,830$99,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$8,800$31,625
Total Invoice$33,135$32,979$70,739$78,923$105,522
Adjustments for Features-2730-7,414-7,413-12,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,862$32,979$63,325$71,510$92,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$117$0$8,185$29,411

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelMaximaMaximaA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSESLA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Wide-view front camera    $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Laminated front side windows    $200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $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
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $250
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,040$2,740$10,705$10,705$16,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$7,965$7,965$13,740
Value of Feature Adjustments-2730-7,414-7,413-12,786

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082014
ModelMaximaA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in117.8 in
Length193.5 in202.2 in
Width71.7 in76.7 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.4,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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