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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: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $13,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $11,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelMaximaMaximaRL
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $49,300
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $43,912
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  
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  
Options (change) 7,125 4,575 0
Options (change) 6,211 3,998 0
Destination 695 695 615
Total Price $36,450 $36,150 $49,915
Total Invoice $33,135 $32,979 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,145
Model Year200820082006
ModelMaximaMaximaRL
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/50-17
Total Price$36,450$36,150$49,915
Adjustments for Features-3000-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$36,150$47,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$33,135$32,979$44,527
Adjustments for Features-2730-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,862$32,979$42,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$117$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RL

Model Year200820082006
ModelMaximaMaximaRL
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic 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  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,465$2,165$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-2730-2,520

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082006
ModelMaximaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.2 in
Length193.5 in193.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,012 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 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%
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 player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

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

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