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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: $38,625

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,197

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $4,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaTL
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,240 $35,705
Base Invoice $30,444 $33,527
Tech Package 1,150  
Sport Package 3,250  
Rear spoiler 0  
Floor mats 195  
Advance Package   5,930
Tech Package 998  
Sport Package 2,819  
Rear spoiler 0  
Floor mats 146  
Advance Package   5,488
Options (change) 4,595 5,930
Options (change) 3,963 5,488
Destination 790 895
Total Price $38,625 $42,530
Total Invoice $35,197 $39,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,000
Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaTL
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$38,625$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,625$41,770
Total Invoice$35,197$39,910
Adjustments for Features0-713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,197$39,197

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TL

Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaTL
TrimSVBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Infotainment 
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 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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$2,015$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-713

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TL

Model Year20132012
ModelMaximaTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length190.6 in194.0 in
Width73.2 in74.0 in
Height57.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,726 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.2 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested96097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested177058%
Total Not Requested130042%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested139045%
Total Not Requested170055%

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