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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: $41,620

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $11,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelMaximaTLX
TrimSVType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $52,300
Tech Package 1,850  
Premium Package 3,300  
Rear spoiler 375  
Floor mats 195  
A-Spec Package   0
Tech Package 1,605  
Premium Package 2,862  
Rear spoiler 298  
Floor mats 146  
A-Spec Package   0
Options (change) 5,720 0
Options (change) 4,911 0
Destination 780 1,045
Total Price $41,620 $53,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,967
Model Year20122021
ModelMaximaTLX
TrimSVType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T10
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$41,620$53,345
Adjustments for Features0-8,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,620$45,275

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122021
ModelMaximaTLX
TrimSVType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$4,855$12,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-158

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122021
ModelMaximaTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.0 in
Length190.6 in194.6 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height57.8 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested76097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Media drive, small5Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested143058%
Total Not Requested104042%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX Type S

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested196538%
Total Not Requested327562%

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