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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: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $17,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $15,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelRLMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $44,098 $26,229 $28,286
Technology Package 4,150    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Technology Package 3,756    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Options (change) 4,150 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 3,756 6,211 3,998
Destination 895 695 695
Total Price $53,245 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $48,749 $33,135 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,522
Model Year201220082008
ModelRLMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 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$53,245$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features-3,675-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,570$36,150$36,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$48,749$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features-3,365-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,384$32,862$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$117

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220082008
ModelRLMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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
Rearview camera$200  
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  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,015$2,640$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,675$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,365-2730

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
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 Weight4,099 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 Volume13.8 ft315.5 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested77548%

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, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested30020%
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, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested122580%
Total Not Requested30020%

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