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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: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $19,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $18,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelMaximaMaximaRLX
TrimSESLP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $54,450
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $50,530
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Floor mats 175 175  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Floor mats 131 131  
Options (change) 7,125 4,575 0
Options (change) 6,211 3,998 0
Destination 695 695 950
Total Price $36,450 $36,150 $55,400
Total Invoice $33,135 $32,979 $51,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,437
Model Year200820082017
ModelMaximaMaximaRLX
TrimSESLP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$36,450$36,150$55,400
Adjustments for Features-3000-5,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$36,150$49,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$33,135$32,979$51,480
Adjustments for Features-2730-5,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,862$32,979$46,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$117$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year200820082017
ModelMaximaMaximaRLX
TrimSESLP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,015$3,715$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-2730-5,181

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,579 lb.3,969 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

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested50033%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested50033%

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