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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: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $210

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $159

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelMaximaMaximaTL
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $33,325
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $30,384
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic     0
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,821
5-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 7,125 4,575 2,000
Options (change) 6,211 3,998 1,821
Destination 695 695 615
Total Price $36,450 $36,150 $35,940
Total Invoice $33,135 $32,979 $32,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $889
Model Year200820082006
ModelMaximaMaximaTL
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6258hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$36,450$36,150$35,940
Adjustments for Features-1,325-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,125$35,125$35,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$33,135$32,979$32,820
Adjustments for Features-1,204-9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,931$32,044$32,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$113$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TL

Model Year200820082006
ModelMaximaMaximaTL
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,265$2,965$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,204-9350

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082006
ModelMaximaTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.9 in
Length193.5 in189.3 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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