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Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,865

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $14,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,610

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $12,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMDXAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimTouring2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,950 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $36,002 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340
Navigation system 2,750      
Braking and Airbag Package   800 800  
Navigation Package   1,800 5,700 1,800
Sunroof   900    
Satellite radio   350 350 350
Floor mats   160 160 160
Fog lights   300    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230  
Navigation system 2,475      
Braking and Airbag Package   694 694  
Navigation Package   1,561 5,093 1,561
Sunroof   780    
Satellite radio   304 304 304
Floor mats   119 119 119
Fog lights   248    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172  
Options (change) 2,750 4,310 8,040 3,110
Options (change) 2,475 3,706 7,076 2,678
Destination 615 605 605 605
Total Price $43,315 $28,865 $32,245 $31,115
Total Invoice $39,092 $26,610 $29,507 $28,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,108
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMDXAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimTouring2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine253hp V6175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionA5A4M5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$43,315$28,865$32,245$31,115
Adjustments for Features-5,9550-25-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,360$28,865$32,220$30,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,355$1,425
Total Invoice$39,092$26,610$29,507$28,623
Adjustments for Features-5,3740-23-759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,718$26,610$29,484$27,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,874$1,254

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMDXAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimTouring2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
4-speed automatic $800  
5-speed manual  $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler  $200 
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Cassette player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,300$1,345$1,370$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,955$0$25$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3740-23-759

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006
ModelMDXAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length188.7 in192.3 in
Width77.0 in70.4 in
Height68.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested327576%
Total Not Requested105024%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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