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Acura RDX vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $4,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelRDXMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $40,340
Base Invoice $30,646 $37,652
Technology Package 3,100  
Floor mats   220
Rear spoiler   405
Technology Package 2,843  
Floor mats   167
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 3,100 625
Options (change) 2,843 511
Destination 885 885
Total Price $36,880 $41,850
Total Invoice $34,374 $39,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,016
Model Year20122017
ModelRDXMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$36,880$41,850
Adjustments for Features0-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$37,930
Total Invoice$34,374$39,048
Adjustments for Features0-3,658
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$35,390

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122017
ModelRDXMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$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
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
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
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,600$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,658

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122017
ModelRDXMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in192.8 in
Width73.6 in73.2 in
Height65.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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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