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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $11,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $10,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelMDXMDXMaximaMaxima
TrimTechnologyAdvanceSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,565 $54,505 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $43,098 $50,365 $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
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
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
Navigation system     1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler       291
Options (change) 0 0 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 0 0 6,211 4,289
Destination 895 895 695 695
Total Price $47,460 $55,400 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $43,993 $51,260 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,778
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelMDXMDXMaximaMaxima
TrimTechnologyAdvanceSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$47,460$55,400$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-4,500-9,050-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,960$46,350$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$0$170
Total Invoice$43,993$51,260$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-4,171-8,374-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,822$42,886$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,064$0$226

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2014201420082008
ModelMDXMDXMaximaMaxima
TrimTechnologyAdvanceSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote start $150  
Sunshades, second row $125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist $400  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio$50$50  
HDMI port $25  
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,065$12,615$3,665$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,500$9,050$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,171-8,374-910

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142008
ModelMDXMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.2 in
Length193.6 in193.5 in
Width77.2 in71.7 in
Height66.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%

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