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Nissan Maxima vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,650

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $9,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,574

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $8,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaMDX
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $42,930
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $39,410
Sensory Package 2,550    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Stability control 600 600  
Floor mats 175 175  
Sunroof 900 900  
Rear spoiler   370  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Stability control 520 520  
Floor mats 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780  
Rear spoiler   291  
Options (change) 5,325 3,145 0
Options (change) 4,650 2,728 0
Destination 695 695 885
Total Price $34,650 $34,720 $43,815
Total Invoice $31,574 $31,709 $40,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,756
Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaMDX
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8253, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17255/55-18
Total Price$34,650$34,720$43,815
Adjustments for Features-1000-4,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,550$34,720$39,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$31,574$31,709$40,295
Adjustments for Features-910-4,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,483$31,709$36,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaMDX
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$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  
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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$2,915$2,815$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$4,410
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-4,056

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082011
ModelMaximaMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in108.3 in
Length193.5 in191.6 in
Width71.7 in78.5 in
Height58.3 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.542.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.583.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

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 player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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