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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: $41,445

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $12,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,704

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $10,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelRLMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $40,340
Base Invoice $41,560 $37,652
Technology Package 3,620  
CMBS and Pax 3,800  
Floor mats   220
Technology Package 3,245  
CMBS and Pax 3,407  
Floor mats   167
Options (change) 7,420 220
Options (change) 6,652 167
Destination 715 885
Total Price $54,415 $41,445
Total Invoice $48,927 $38,704

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,867
Model Year20082017
ModelRLMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460245/45-18
Total Price$54,415$41,445
Adjustments for Features0-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,415$40,755
Total Invoice$48,927$38,704
Adjustments for Features0-644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,927$38,060

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082017
ModelRLMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,825$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-644

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082017
ModelRLMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length193.6 in192.8 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

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%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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