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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: $41,420

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $25,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017201720172017201720172017
ModelMaximaModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimPlatinum6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,960 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Floor mats 220              
Rear spoiler 405              
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
Floor mats 167              
Rear spoiler 344              
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) 625 5,500 5,500 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 7,300
Options (change) 511 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 835 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 $41,420 $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 Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,739
Model Year20162017201720172017201720172017
ModelMaximaModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimPlatinum6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionCVT-7A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11200, 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$41,420$67,200$72,200$69,500$74,500$87,500$97,500$141,000
Adjustments for Features-2200-1,725-350-2,075-2,075-3,825-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,200$67,200$70,475$69,150$72,425$85,425$93,675$136,800
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 Year20162017201720172017201720172017
ModelMaximaModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimPlatinum6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-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 
Active noise reduction$0       
Adaptive cruise control$600       
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100       
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25$25$25
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350$350
Remote start$150       
Remote window/roof operation$15       
Sunshade, rear, power$225       
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500       
Blind spot warning system$200       
Brake assist$50       
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100       
Driver drowsiness monitor$150       
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
Moving object detection, front$25       
Moving object detection, rear$25       
Predictive forward collision warning$250       
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25       
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
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
Laminated front side windows$200       
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200       
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50       
CD player$125       
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50       
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200       
SMS text-to-speech reader$25       
Surround sound$250       
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200       
Traffic + travel 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 energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750       
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50       
Cooled or ventilated front seats$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Total Value of Features$7,015$6,795$8,520$7,145$8,870$8,870$10,620$10,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$0$1,725$350$2,075$2,075$3,825$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-205015132175149247188

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162017
ModelMaximaModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in116.5 in
Length192.8 in196.0 in
Width73.2 in77.3 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.363.4 ft3

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