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

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Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $49,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelMaximaMaximaModel S
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $69,900
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Satellite radio 350 350 0
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Tech Package     3,750
85 kWh battery pack     10,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750
Panoramic sunroof     2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500
Fog lights     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Satellite radio 304 304 0
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Tech Package     0
85 kWh battery pack     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Panoramic sunroof     0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0
Fog lights     0
Leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 21,500
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 0
Destination 605 605 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $85,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,291
Model Year200620062013
ModelMaximaMaximaModel S
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6265hp V6362hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/45-19
Total Price$36,095$35,495$85,070
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$81,155
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200620062013
ModelMaximaMaximaModel S
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,355$3,155$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810291

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20062013
ModelMaximaModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in116.5 in
Length193.5 in196.0 in
Width71.7 in77.3 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.563.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested67587%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

85 kWh battery pack
FeatureValueRequested?
85 kWh battery pack0No
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)0No
Electric
362 hp
325 lb-ft
1000Yes
DC quick charging compatibility, free use of proprietary net1000No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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