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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: $42,125

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $43,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelMaximaModel S
TrimPlatinum85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,940 $85,000
Floor mats 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,750
Floor mats 234  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 300 6,750
Options (change) 234 0
Destination 885 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $42,125 $85,450

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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 85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,520
Model Year20182015
ModelMaximaModel S
TrimPlatinum85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6422hp E
TransmissionCVT-7A1
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG95/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$42,125$85,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,125$83,945

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182015
ModelMaximaModel S
TrimPlatinum85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power charge port door $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Total Value of Features$6,215$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0111

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,471 lb.4,824 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S specs.

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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