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Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,695

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $15,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,691

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $14,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaRL
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $48,200
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $44,098
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 160 160  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 121 121  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Options (change) 5,790 3,090 0
Options (change) 4,990 2,649 0
Destination 605 605 895
Total Price $34,295 $33,695 $49,095
Total Invoice $31,106 $30,691 $44,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,475
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaRL
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$34,295$33,695$49,095
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,095$33,695$46,010
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$31,106$30,691$44,993
Adjustments for Features-1810-2,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,925$30,691$42,166
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RL

Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaRL
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Cassette player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,965$1,765$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-2,827

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062012
ModelMaximaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.2 in
Length193.5 in195.8 in
Width71.7 in72.7 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested47561%
Total Not Requested30039%

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