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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: $41,015

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $13,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,300

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $11,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelMaximaRL
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,960 $46,680
Base Invoice $37,298 $41,935
Floor mats 220  
Technology Package   3,620
CMBS   3,800
Floor mats 167  
Technology Package   3,245
CMBS   3,407
Options (change) 220 7,420
Options (change) 167 6,652
Destination 835 760
Total Price $41,015 $54,860
Total Invoice $38,300 $49,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,248
Model Year20162009
ModelMaximaRL
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$41,015$54,860
Adjustments for Features-2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,800$54,860
Total Invoice$38,300$49,347
Adjustments for Features-2010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,099$49,347

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162009
ModelMaximaRL
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,215$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2010

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162009
ModelMaximaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length192.8 in195.8 in
Width73.2 in72.7 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested122589%
Total Not Requested15011%
CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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