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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: $40,930

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $8,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,221

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $7,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelMaximaRL
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,450 $49,300
Base Invoice $31,550 $43,912
Tech Package 1,850  
Rear spoiler 375  
Premium Package 3,300  
Floor mats 195  
Tech Package 1,605  
Rear spoiler 298  
Premium Package 2,862  
Floor mats 146  
Options (change) 5,720 0
Options (change) 4,911 0
Destination 760 615
Total Price $40,930 $49,915
Total Invoice $37,221 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,326
Model Year20112006
ModelMaximaRL
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/50-17
Total Price$40,930$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,930$47,695
Total Invoice$37,221$44,527
Adjustments for Features0-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,221$42,547

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112006
ModelMaximaRL
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$3,580$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,980

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112006
ModelMaximaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length190.6 in193.6 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height57.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested151561%
Total Not Requested95539%

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