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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: $39,035

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $14,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,525

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $13,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRLMaxima
TrimBaseSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $32,860
Base Invoice $44,098 $30,097
Technology Package 4,150  
Premium Package   3,450
Tech Package   1,850
Floor mats   180
Technology Package 3,756  
Premium Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,605
Floor mats   135
Options (change) 4,150 5,480
Options (change) 3,756 4,733
Destination 895 695
Total Price $53,245 $39,035
Total Invoice $48,749 $35,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,322
Model Year20122009
ModelRLMaxima
TrimBaseSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$53,245$39,035
Adjustments for Features-3,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,075$39,035
Total Invoice$48,749$35,525
Adjustments for Features-2,9020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,847$35,525

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122009
ModelRLMaxima
TrimBaseSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$6,550$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9020

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122009
ModelRLMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length195.8 in190.6 in
Width72.7 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,099 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 Volume13.8 ft314.2 ft3

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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, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested219080%
Total Not Requested55020%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%

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