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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: $34,350

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082021
ModelMaximaMaximaTLX
TrimSESL2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $37,500
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 175 175  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 131 131  
Options (change) 5,325 2,775 0
Options (change) 4,650 2,437 0
Destination 695 695 1,045
Total Price $34,650 $34,350 $38,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,354
Model Year200820082021
ModelMaximaMaximaTLX
TrimSESL2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6272hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8355, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$34,650$34,350$38,545
Adjustments for Features-3000-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,350$34,350$34,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year200820082021
ModelMaximaMaximaTLX
TrimSESL2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,040$4,740$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments-2730-98

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082021
ModelMaximaTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in113.0 in
Length193.5 in194.6 in
Width71.7 in75.2 in
Height58.3 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.5 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 mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested67532%
Total Not Requested145068%

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 mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

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