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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: $42,530

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $38,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMaximaModel SModel SModel S
TrimPlatinum75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,940 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Floor mats 300      
Rear spoiler 405      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Floor mats 234      
Rear spoiler 344      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 705 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 578 0 0 0
Destination 885 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $42,530 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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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 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,857
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMaximaModel SModel SModel S
TrimPlatinum75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionCVT-7A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$42,530$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,530-2,280-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$79,970$98,720$130,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMaximaModel SModel SModel S
TrimPlatinum75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Power liftgate $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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Moving object detection, front$25   
Moving object detection, rear$25   
Predictive forward collision warning$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack $0  
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
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
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
CD player$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Range alert $0$0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0   
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Total Value of Features$7,840$9,370$10,120$11,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,530$2,280$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0118142167

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182018
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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