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Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,245

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $9,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,556

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $7,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRLMaxima
TrimBaseSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $35,120
Base Invoice $41,560 $32,163
Technology Package 3,620  
Tech Package   1,850
Premium Package   3,300
Floor mats   195
Technology Package 3,245  
Tech Package   1,605
Premium Package   2,862
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 3,620 5,345
Options (change) 3,245 4,613
Destination 715 780
Total Price $50,615 $41,245
Total Invoice $45,520 $37,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,653
Model Year20082012
ModelRLMaxima
TrimBaseSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$50,615$41,245
Adjustments for Features-2,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,045$41,245
Total Invoice$45,520$37,556
Adjustments for Features-2,3110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,209$37,556

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082012
ModelRLMaxima
TrimBaseSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Total Value of Features$5,850$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3110

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082012
ModelRLMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length193.6 in190.6 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested171569%
Total Not Requested75531%

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