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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: $41,620

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $5,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,854

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $6,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMDXMaxima
TrimBaseSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $35,120
Base Invoice $39,863 $32,163
Technology Package 3,675  
Premium Package   3,300
Tech Package   1,850
Floor mats   195
Rear spoiler   375
Technology Package 3,363  
Premium Package   2,862
Tech Package   1,605
Floor mats   146
Rear spoiler   298
Options (change) 3,675 5,720
Options (change) 3,363 4,911
Destination 895 780
Total Price $47,600 $41,620
Total Invoice $44,121 $37,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,471
Model Year20122012
ModelMDXMaxima
TrimBaseSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$47,600$41,620
Adjustments for Features-4,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,505$41,620
Total Invoice$44,121$37,854
Adjustments for Features-3,7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,325$37,854

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
ModelMDXMaxima
TrimBaseSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding second row 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 
Total Value of Features$8,075$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7960

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
ModelMDXMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in190.6 in
Width78.5 in73.2 in
Height68.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested89060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested143058%
Total Not Requested104042%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested73594%
Total Not Requested506%

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