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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: $39,405

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $60,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelMaximaModel S
TrimSVPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,860 $93,400
Tech Package 1,850 3,750
Floor mats 180  
Rear spoiler 370  
Premium Package 3,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Fog lights   500
Interior ambient lighting   1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Tech Package 1,605 0
Floor mats 135  
Rear spoiler 292  
Premium Package 2,993  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Fog lights   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 5,850 12,500
Options (change) 5,025 0
Destination 695 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $39,405 $99,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,931
Model Year20092014
ModelMaximaModel S
TrimSVPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6416hp E
TransmissionCVT-6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$39,405$99,570
Adjustments for Features0-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,405$96,170

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20092014
ModelMaximaModel S
TrimSVPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
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 suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,420$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0216

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20092014
ModelMaximaModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in116.5 in
Length190.6 in196.0 in
Width73.2 in77.3 in
Height57.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.263.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112593%
Total Not Requested907%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested195071%
Total Not Requested79029%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested137572%
Total Not Requested52528%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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