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Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $7,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $8,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaTLXTLX
TrimSESLV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $34,374 $40,626
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100    
Sensory Package 2,550      
Stability control 600 600    
Sunroof 900 900    
Floor mats 175 175    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Rear spoiler   370    
Advance Package     7,550  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006    
Sensory Package 2,213      
Stability control 520 520    
Sunroof 780 780    
Floor mats 131 131    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Rear spoiler   291    
Advance Package     7,152  
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 7,550 0
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 7,152 0
Destination 695 695 950 950
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $42,476 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,020
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaTLXTLX
TrimSESLV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG20/32 MPG20/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,450$36,520$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features-1000-7,800-6,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$36,900$36,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$50
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features-910-7,412-6,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$35,064$35,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0$50

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaTLXTLX
TrimSESLV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield  $250 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,640$3,540$11,340$10,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$7,800$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-7,412-6,462

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082018
ModelMaximaTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in109.3 in
Length193.5 in191.7 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested237545%
Total Not Requested294055%

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