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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: $42,795

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $41,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,892

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $38,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelMaximaA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPlatinumA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $77,400 $86,400 $114,900
Base Invoice $38,212 $71,982 $80,352 $106,858
Floor mats 300      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 250      
Body kit 420      
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,100
Premium Package   3,950 3,950  
Wood trim       0
Floor mats 234      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 212      
Body kit 349      
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 1,954
Premium Package   3,673 3,673  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 970 6,200 6,200 2,100
Options (change) 795 5,766 5,766 1,954
Destination 885 925 925 925
Total Price $42,795 $84,525 $93,525 $117,925
Total Invoice $39,892 $78,673 $87,043 $109,737

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,926
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelMaximaA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPlatinumA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6333hp V6435hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$42,795$84,525$93,525$117,925
Adjustments for Features0-7,365-7,515-10,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,795$77,160$86,010$107,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,850$30,200
Total Invoice$39,892$78,673$87,043$109,737
Adjustments for Features0-6,855-6,994-9,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,892$71,818$80,049$99,906
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,231$28,088

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelMaximaA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPlatinumA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Moving object detection, front$25   
Moving object detection, rear$25   
Predictive forward collision warning$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Laminated front side windows$200  $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
Media drive $15$15$15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$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   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,440$13,805$13,955$17,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,365$7,515$10,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,855-6,994-9,831

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182015
ModelMaximaA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in117.8 in
Length192.8 in202.2 in
Width73.2 in76.7 in
Height56.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.4,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

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