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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: $42,125

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $12,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,331

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $10,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelRLMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,830 $40,940
Base Invoice $42,470 $38,212
CMBS 3,800  
Technology Package 3,620  
Floor mats   300
CMBS 3,408  
Technology Package 3,245  
Floor mats   234
Options (change) 7,420 300
Options (change) 6,653 234
Destination 810 885
Total Price $55,060 $42,125
Total Invoice $49,933 $39,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,989
Model Year20102018
ModelRLMaxima
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$55,060$42,125
Adjustments for Features0-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,060$41,710
Total Invoice$49,933$39,331
Adjustments for Features0-387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,933$38,944

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102018
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
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 
Android Auto support $100
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
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,000$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-387

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102018
ModelRLMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length195.8 in192.8 in
Width72.7 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,083 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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Option Package Details
Acura RL

CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested122589%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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