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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $2,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $3,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelTLMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,955 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $32,136 $26,229 $28,286
Technology Package 3,730    
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
Rear spoiler     370
Technology Package 3,420    
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
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 3,730 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 3,420 6,211 4,289
Destination 760 695 695
Total Price $39,445 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $36,316 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,097
Model Year200920082008
ModelTLMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,445$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-190-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,255$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$36,316$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-175-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,141$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920082008
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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
Leather door panel trim$250  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,330$3,240$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-175-910

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092008
ModelTLMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.2 in
Length195.3 in193.5 in
Width74.0 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,708 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105048%
Total Not Requested114052%

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-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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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