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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: $27,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017201720172017201720172017
ModelMaximaModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSV6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,860 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Premium Package 3,450              
Tech Package 1,850              
Floor mats 180              
Rear spoiler 370              
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Leather seating surfaces   2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               1,000
Premium Package 2,993              
Tech Package 1,605              
Floor mats 135              
Rear spoiler 292              
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               0
Options (change) 5,850 5,500 5,500 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 7,300
Options (change) 5,025 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $39,405 $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 SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,759
Model Year20092017201720172017201720172017
ModelMaximaModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSV6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionCVT-6A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$39,405$67,200$72,200$69,500$74,500$87,500$97,500$141,000
Adjustments for Features0-3,815-5,540-4,165-5,890-5,890-7,640-8,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,405$63,385$66,660$65,335$68,610$81,610$89,860$132,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$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 Year20092017201720172017201720172017
ModelMaximaModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimSV6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100       
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0       
RWD $0 $0    
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$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       
Sunshade, rear, power$225       
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0       
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50       
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150       
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150       
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100       
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150       
Variable intermittent wipers$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25       
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200       
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50       
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD player$125       
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive$15       
MP3-compatible player$50       
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25       
Satellite radio$200       
SD Card slot$25       
Traffic information$25       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Fog lights$125       
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50       
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50       
Interior ambient lighting$150       
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75       
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50       
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150       
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150       
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50       
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       
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100       
Total Value of Features$4,405$8,220$9,945$8,570$10,295$10,295$12,045$12,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,815$5,540$4,165$5,890$5,890$7,640$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0358483378498424494358

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,557 lb.4,609 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

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 radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
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 Requested179065%
Total Not Requested95035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92576%
Total Not Requested29024%

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