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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: $42,950

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $10,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelMaximaTLX
TrimPlatinumType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $52,300
Floor mats 300  
Body kit 420  
Rear spoiler 405  
A-Spec Package   0
Floor mats 234  
Body kit 349  
Rear spoiler 344  
A-Spec Package   0
Options (change) 1,125 0
Options (change) 927 0
Destination 885 1,045
Total Price $42,950 $53,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,055
Model Year20182021
ModelMaximaTLX
TrimPlatinumType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T10
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$42,950$53,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,950$49,485

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182021
ModelMaximaTLX
TrimPlatinumType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Pedestrian detection $50
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,455$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-76

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182021
ModelMaximaTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.0 in
Length192.8 in194.6 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height56.5 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX Type S

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0Yes
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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested370071%
Total Not Requested154029%

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