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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,075

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $41,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,587

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $39,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelMaximaA8
TrimSVA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,240 $78,050
Base Invoice $30,444 $72,587
Tech Package 1,150  
Premium Package 3,700  
Floor mats 195  
Cold Weather Package   800
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950
Tech Package 998  
Premium Package 3,209  
Floor mats 146  
Cold Weather Package   744
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883
Options (change) 5,045 1,750
Options (change) 4,353 1,627
Destination 790 875
Total Price $39,075 $80,675
Total Invoice $35,587 $75,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,373
Model Year20132011
ModelMaximaA8
TrimSVA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$39,075$80,675
Adjustments for Features0-6,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,075$74,090
Total Invoice$35,587$75,089
Adjustments for Features0-6,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,587$68,960

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A8

Model Year20132011
ModelMaximaA8
TrimSVA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,555$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,129

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A8

Model Year20132011
ModelMaximaA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in117.8 in
Length190.6 in202.2 in
Width73.2 in76.7 in
Height57.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.4,409 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested96097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
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 net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested193064%
Total Not Requested109036%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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