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Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,235

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $6,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelMaximaModel 3
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $49,000
Cold Package 400  
Tech Package 2,400  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Floor mats 180  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Cold Package 347  
Tech Package 2,082  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Bluetooth cell phone link 260  
Floor mats 135  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 3,680 1,000
Options (change) 3,171 0
Destination 695 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $37,235 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,952
Model Year20092018
ModelMaximaModel 3
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6258hp E
TransmissionCVT-6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,235$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,235$41,545

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20092018
ModelMaximaModel 3
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,420$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0311

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20092018
ModelMaximaModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length190.6 in184.8 in
Width73.2 in72.8 in
Height57.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model 3 specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92576%
Total Not Requested29024%

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