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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: $27,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016201620162016201620162016
ModelMaximaModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimPlatinum7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,940 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
Floor mats 300                
Rear spoiler 405                
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           1,000     1,000
Floor mats 234                
Rear spoiler 344                
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0     0
Options (change) 705 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 7,750 6,750 6,750 7,750
Options (change) 578 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 885 1,200 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 -7,500
Total Price $42,530 $70,450 $75,450 $80,450 $85,450 $106,450 $83,450 $88,450 $109,450

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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 70
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,397
Model Year201820162016201620162016201620162016
ModelMaximaModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimPlatinum7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionCVT-7A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$42,530$70,450$75,450$80,450$85,450$106,450$83,450$88,450$109,450
Adjustments for Features-6200-1,7250-1,725-2,1000-1,725-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,910$70,450$73,725$80,450$83,725$104,350$83,450$86,725$107,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,900$13,000$16,275$36,900

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201820162016201620162016201620162016
ModelMaximaModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimPlatinum7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr 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$800
FWD$0        
RWD $0 $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$150
Heated steering wheel$100        
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25 $25$25
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$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$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$200
Temporary spare tire$150        
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150        
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25        
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750
70 kWh battery pack $0$0      
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0   
90 kWh battery pack      $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300  $300
Laminated front side windows$200        
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  $0
Rear spoiler$200        
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100        
Apple CarPlay support$100        
Aux input$50        
CD player$125        
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50        
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$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$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$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750        
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75        
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$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        
Metal pedals     $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  $0
Total Value of Features$6,615$5,995$7,720$5,995$7,720$8,095$5,995$7,720$8,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0$1,725$0$1,725$2,100$0$1,725$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-578014401271240123121

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182016
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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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70

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

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

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

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

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

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

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

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90

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

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

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

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

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

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