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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: $31,185

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $12,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,599

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $10,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMDXAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimTouring3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,950 $24,470 $28,670 $25,480
Base Invoice $36,002 $22,681 $26,565 $23,881
Navigation system 2,750      
Stability control   900 900  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000 6,400
Premium Package   4,200    
6-speed shiftable CVT   500    
Fog lights   310    
Floor mats   175 175 110
Sunroof       850
Navigation system 2,475      
Stability control   780 780  
Technology Package   1,734 1,735 5,551
Premium Package   3,643    
6-speed shiftable CVT   461    
Fog lights   251    
Floor mats   137 137 84
Sunroof       738
Options (change) 2,750 8,085 3,075 7,360
Options (change) 2,475 7,006 2,652 6,373
Destination 615 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $43,315 $33,250 $32,440 $31,185
Total Invoice $39,092 $30,382 $29,912 $28,599

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,490
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMDXAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimTouring3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine253hp V6270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionA5CVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8264, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$43,315$33,250$32,440$31,185
Adjustments for Features-4,435-815-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$32,435$31,575$31,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$390$0
Total Invoice$39,092$30,382$29,912$28,599
Adjustments for Features-4,003-745-7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,089$29,637$29,114$28,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,038$515$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMDXAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimTouring3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
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
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40 
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler   $200
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Cassette player$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$6,850$3,230$3,280$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,435$815$865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,003-745-7980

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062008
ModelMDXAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length188.7 in189.8 in
Width77.0 in70.7 in
Height68.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.5 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 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested180099%
Total Not Requested251%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205058%
Total Not Requested147542%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested368076%
Total Not Requested119024%

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