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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: $40,930

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $74,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,221

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $70,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelMaximaA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSVS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,450 $114,900 $114,900
Base Invoice $31,550 $106,858 $106,858
Premium Package 3,300    
Tech Package 1,850    
Rear spoiler 375    
Floor mats 195    
Wood trim   0 0
Cold Weather Package     750
Premium Package 2,862    
Tech Package 1,605    
Rear spoiler 298    
Floor mats 146    
Wood trim   0 0
Cold Weather Package     697
Options (change) 5,720 0 750
Options (change) 4,911 0 697
Destination 760 925 925
Total Price $40,930 $115,825 $116,575
Total Invoice $37,221 $107,783 $108,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,394
Model Year201120162016
ModelMaximaA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSVS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6520hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18275/35-21275/35-21
Total Price$40,930$115,825$116,575
Adjustments for Features0-15,225-13,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,930$100,600$102,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$37,221$107,783$108,480
Adjustments for Features0-14,168-12,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,221$93,615$95,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,907

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201120162016
ModelMaximaA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimSVS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,365$19,590$18,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15,225$13,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,168-12,958

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112016
ModelMaximaA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in117.8 in
Length190.6 in202.6 in
Width73.2 in76.7 in
Height57.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.2 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 seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested212086%
Total Not Requested35014%
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 A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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