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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: $34,350

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $13,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,418

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $11,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelRLMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $41,935 $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
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Options (change) 0 5,325 2,775
Options (change) 0 4,650 2,437
Destination 760 695 695
Total Price $47,440 $34,650 $34,350
Total Invoice $42,695 $31,574 $31,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,099
Model Year200920082008
ModelRLMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$47,440$34,650$34,350
Adjustments for Features-2,550-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,890$34,350$34,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$42,695$31,574$31,418
Adjustments for Features-2,295-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,400$31,301$31,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$117

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920082008
ModelRLMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,990$2,740$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,295-2730

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092008
ModelRLMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.2 in
Length195.8 in193.5 in
Width72.7 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.5 ft3

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

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?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%

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?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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