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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: $36,095

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $42,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSESL70D8585DP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800        
Mud guards 130 130        
Floor mats 160 160        
Elite Package 950 950        
Xenon HID headlights 150 150        
Stability control 600 600        
Sunroof 900 900        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800        
Executive Rear Seats     3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Premium Interior and Lighting     3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Leather seating surfaces     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           1,000
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694        
Mud guards 99 99        
Floor mats 121 121        
Elite Package 824 824        
Xenon HID headlights 131 131        
Stability control 520 520        
Sunroof 780 780        
Navigation system 1,561 1,561        
Executive Rear Seats     0 0 0 0
Premium Interior and Lighting     0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 8,190 5,490 10,250 10,250 10,250 11,250
Options (change) 7,071 4,730 0 0 0 0
Destination 605 605 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $36,695 $36,095 $78,950 $83,950 $88,950 $109,950

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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 85
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,690
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSESL70D8585DP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6265hp V6329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$36,695$36,095$78,950$83,950$88,950$109,950
Adjustments for Features-2000-6,820-5,095-6,820-7,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,495$36,095$72,130$78,855$82,130$102,830
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$6,725$10,000$30,700

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelMaximaMaximaModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSESL70D8585DP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700
RWD   $0  
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50    
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750
70 kWh battery pack  $0   
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Range alert  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25
Tachometer$75$75    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200$200$200$200
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0
Total Value of Features$3,490$3,290$10,110$8,385$10,110$10,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$6,820$5,095$6,820$7,120
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810544382483408

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20062015
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 Weight3,474 lb.4,609 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 spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested230081%
Total Not Requested55019%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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 wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested17516%
Total Not Requested95084%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested17516%
Total Not Requested95084%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested17516%
Total Not Requested95084%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested17516%
Total Not Requested95084%

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