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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: $39,920

Acura TL   
Difference: $825

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,122

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $39

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaTL
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $35,305
Base Invoice $32,163 $32,856
Sport Package 2,100  
Rear spoiler 0  
Monitor Package 700  
Tech Package 1,850  
Floor mats 195  
Technology Package   3,730
Sport Package 1,821  
Rear spoiler 0  
Monitor Package 607  
Tech Package 1,605  
Floor mats 146  
Technology Package   3,420
Options (change) 4,845 3,730
Options (change) 4,179 3,420
Destination 780 885
Total Price $40,745 $39,920
Total Invoice $37,122 $37,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $226
Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaTL
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/50-17
Total Price$40,745$39,920
Adjustments for Features0-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,745$39,635
Total Invoice$37,122$37,161
Adjustments for Features0-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,122$36,896

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaTL
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,890$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-265

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TL features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length190.6 in195.3 in
Width73.2 in74.0 in
Height57.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TL specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested119056%
Total Not Requested92544%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested73594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested139063%
Total Not Requested80037%

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