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Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $19,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $18,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelMaximaMaximaRLX
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $48,450
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $44,324
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Technology Package     6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers     0
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 121 121  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Technology Package     5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers     0
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 6,000
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 5,430
Destination 605 605 920
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $55,370
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $50,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,478
Model Year200620062015
ModelMaximaMaximaRLX
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$36,095$35,495$55,370
Adjustments for Features-2000-4,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$51,060
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$50,674
Adjustments for Features-1810-3,944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$46,730
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year200620062015
ModelMaximaMaximaRLX
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,280$3,080$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-3,944

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20062015
ModelMaximaRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in112.2 in
Length193.5 in196.1 in
Width71.7 in74.4 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.3 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
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested100035%

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested110042%

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