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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: $35,885

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $16,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,595

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $14,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelMaximaMaximaRL
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $47,200
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $42,801
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Floor mats 170 170  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Technology Package     4,150
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Floor mats 127 127  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Technology Package     3,721
Options (change) 7,710 5,110 4,150
Options (change) 6,650 4,395 3,721
Destination 625 625 885
Total Price $36,385 $35,885 $52,235
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,595 $47,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,635
Model Year200720072011
ModelMaximaMaximaRL
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
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$36,385$35,885$52,235
Adjustments for Features-3000-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,085$35,885$48,735
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0
Total Invoice$32,923$32,595$47,407
Adjustments for Features-2710-3,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,652$32,595$44,230
Cost Above Minimum$57$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RL

Model Year200720072011
ModelMaximaMaximaRL
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $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 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,315$2,015$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2710-3,177

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20072011
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 Weight3,579 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested225076%
Total Not Requested70024%

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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested77548%

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