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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $30,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017201720172017201720172017
ModelMaximaMaximaModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSESL6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100              
Sensory Package 2,550                
Floor mats 175 175              
Navigation system 1,800 1,800              
Sunroof 900 900              
Stability control 600 600              
Rear spoiler   370              
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces     2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler                 1,000
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006              
Sensory Package 2,213                
Floor mats 131 131              
Navigation system 1,561 1,561              
Sunroof 780 780              
Stability control 520 520              
Rear spoiler   291              
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler                 0
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 5,500 5,500 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 7,300
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $67,200 $72,200 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $141,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,963
Model Year200820082017201720172017201720172017
ModelMaximaMaximaModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSESL6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine255hp V6255hp V6315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$36,450$36,520$67,200$72,200$69,500$74,500$87,500$97,500$141,000
Adjustments for Features-1000-4,320-6,045-4,670-6,395-6,395-8,145-8,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$62,880$66,155$64,830$68,105$81,105$89,355$132,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$3,275$1,950$5,225$18,225$26,475$69,600

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200820082017201720172017201720172017
ModelMaximaMaximaModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSESL6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100       
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0       
RWD  $0 $0    
AWD   $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100       
Power charge port door   $25 $25$25$25$25
Power liftgate    $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15       
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$200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50       
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225       
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150       
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25       
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75       
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack       $0$0
60 kWh battery pack  $0$0     
75 kWh battery pack    $0$0   
90 kWh battery pack      $0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
High amperage charger       $750$750
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$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200       
Sunroof$900$900       
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50       
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325       
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50       
Range alert  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200       
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50       
Fog lights$125$125       
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50       
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50       
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75       
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100        
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50       
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150       
Metal pedals        $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100       
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0       $0
Total Value of Features$4,815$4,715$9,035$10,760$9,385$11,110$11,110$12,860$13,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$4,320$6,045$4,670$6,395$6,395$8,145$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments-910405527423541460526381

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,580 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

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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