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Acura MDX vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,650

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $6,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,574

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $5,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMDXMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,195 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $36,514 $26,229 $28,286
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Rear spoiler     370
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 0 5,325 3,145
Options (change) 0 4,650 2,728
Destination 715 695 695
Total Price $40,910 $34,650 $34,720
Total Invoice $37,229 $31,574 $31,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,415
Model Year200820082008
ModelMDXMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$40,910$34,650$34,720
Adjustments for Features-3,660-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,250$34,550$34,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$37,229$31,574$31,709
Adjustments for Features-3,331-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,898$31,483$31,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820082008
ModelMDXMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,475$2,915$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,660$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,331-910

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008
ModelMDXMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in111.2 in
Length190.7 in193.5 in
Width78.5 in71.7 in
Height68.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,539 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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