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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: $39,035

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $18,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,525

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $17,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelMaximaRLX
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $48,450
Base Invoice $30,097 $44,324
Premium Package 3,450  
Tech Package 1,850  
Floor mats 180  
Krell Package   8,500
Premium Package 2,993  
Tech Package 1,605  
Floor mats 135  
Krell Package   7,692
Options (change) 5,480 8,500
Options (change) 4,733 7,692
Destination 695 920
Total Price $39,035 $57,870
Total Invoice $35,525 $52,936

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,962
Model Year20092015
ModelMaximaRLX
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9500, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$39,035$57,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,035$54,100
Total Invoice$35,525$52,936
Adjustments for Features0-3,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,525$49,487

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092015
ModelMaximaRLX
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear wheel steering $1500
Total Value of Features$3,955$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,449

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092015
ModelMaximaRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.2 in
Length190.6 in196.1 in
Width73.2 in74.4 in
Height57.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested205075%
Total Not Requested69025%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116596%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Krell Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%

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