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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: $41,015

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $2,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelMaximaModel 3
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,960 $49,000
Floor mats 220  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Floor mats 167  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 220 1,000
Options (change) 167 0
Destination 835 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $41,015 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,457
Model Year20162017
ModelMaximaModel 3
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6258hp E
TransmissionCVT-7A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,015$43,700
Adjustments for Features-2,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,720$43,700

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162017
ModelMaximaModel 3
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
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
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$8,920$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1430

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162017
ModelMaximaModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length192.8 in184.8 in
Width73.2 in72.8 in
Height56.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.0 ft3

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