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Acura TL vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $210

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelTLMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,325 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $30,384 $26,229 $28,286
Navigation system 2,000 1,800 1,800
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system 1,821 1,561 1,561
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Options (change) 2,000 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 1,821 6,211 3,998
Destination 615 695 695
Total Price $35,940 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $32,820 $33,135 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $889
Model Year200620082008
ModelTLMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,940$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$35,125$35,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$32,820$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features0-1,204-935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$31,931$32,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$113

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620082008
ModelTLMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
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
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,940$3,265$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,204-935

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062008
ModelTLMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in111.2 in
Length189.3 in193.5 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height56.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL 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, power100No
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 Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%
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, power100No
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 Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

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