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Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,065

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $3,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,158

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaTSX
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $30,010
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $28,256
Driver Preferred Package 3,500    
Mud guards 130    
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Bluetooth cell phone link   300  
3.5L V6     5,540
Driver Preferred Package 3,035    
Mud guards 99    
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Floor mats 121 121  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Bluetooth cell phone link   260  
3.5L V6     5,128
Options (change) 5,790 2,460 5,540
Options (change) 4,990 2,116 5,128
Destination 605 605 895
Total Price $34,295 $33,065 $36,445
Total Invoice $31,106 $30,158 $34,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,055
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaTSX
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,295$33,065$36,445
Adjustments for Features-8750-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$33,065$36,375
Cost Above Minimum$355$0$0
Total Invoice$31,106$30,158$34,279
Adjustments for Features-7940-66
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,312$30,158$34,213
Cost Above Minimum$154$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TSX

Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaTSX
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel$100  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,755$1,880$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$70
Value of Feature Adjustments-7940-66

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20062012
ModelMaximaTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in106.4 in
Length193.5 in185.6 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested165058%
Total Not Requested120042%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Active noise reduction0No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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