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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: $38,940

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $1,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,832

Acura TL Type-S   
Difference: $657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelTLMaxima
TrimType-SSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,225 $34,450
Base Invoice $35,117 $31,550
Tech Package   1,850
Monitor Package   700
Sport Package   2,100
Rear spoiler   0
Floor mats   195
Tech Package   1,605
Monitor Package   607
Sport Package   1,821
Rear spoiler   0
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 0 4,845
Options (change) 0 4,179
Destination 715 760
Total Price $38,940 $40,055
Total Invoice $35,832 $36,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $470
Model Year20082011
ModelTLMaxima
TrimType-SSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine286hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$38,940$40,055
Adjustments for Features0-205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,940$39,850
Total Invoice$35,832$36,489
Adjustments for Features0-187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,832$36,302

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082011
ModelTLMaxima
TrimType-SSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Total Value of Features$2,350$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-187

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082011
ModelTLMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in109.3 in
Length189.3 in190.6 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height56.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested20078%
Total Not Requested5522%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
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 front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested144068%
Total Not Requested67532%

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