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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: $41,420

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $2,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,644

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $1,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMDXMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,195 $39,960
Base Invoice $36,514 $37,298
Technology Package 3,500  
Floor mats   220
Rear spoiler   405
Technology Package 3,174  
Floor mats   167
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 3,500 625
Options (change) 3,174 511
Destination 715 835
Total Price $44,410 $41,420
Total Invoice $40,403 $38,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,044
Model Year20082016
ModelMDXMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$44,410$41,420
Adjustments for Features0-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,410$41,115
Total Invoice$40,403$38,644
Adjustments for Features0-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,403$38,359

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082016
ModelMDXMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,025$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-285

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082016
ModelMDXMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in192.8 in
Width78.5 in73.2 in
Height68.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,539 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in34.2 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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