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Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,065

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $3,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,158

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $3,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelMaximaMaximaTL
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $35,305
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $32,856
Driver Preferred Package 3,500    
Mud guards 130    
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Floor mats 160 160  
Bluetooth cell phone link   300  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035    
Mud guards 99    
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Floor mats 121 121  
Bluetooth cell phone link   260  
Options (change) 5,790 2,460 0
Options (change) 4,990 2,116 0
Destination 605 605 885
Total Price $34,295 $33,065 $36,190
Total Invoice $31,106 $30,158 $33,741

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,341
Model Year200620062011
ModelMaximaMaximaTL
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/50-17
Total Price$34,295$33,065$36,190
Adjustments for Features-8750-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$33,065$35,930
Cost Above Minimum$355$0$0
Total Invoice$31,106$30,158$33,741
Adjustments for Features-7940-242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,312$30,158$33,499
Cost Above Minimum$154$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TL

Model Year200620062011
ModelMaximaMaximaTL
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Cassette player$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,815$1,940$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$260
Value of Feature Adjustments-7940-242

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TL

Model Year20062011
ModelMaximaTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in109.3 in
Length193.5 in195.3 in
Width71.7 in74.0 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested95033%

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