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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: $31,170

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $12,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,747

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMDXAltimaAltima
TrimTouring2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,950 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $36,002 $24,860 $23,697
Navigation system 2,750    
Premium Audio Package   990  
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Fog lights   315  
Rear spoiler   375  
Floor mats   180 180
Premium Package     2,130
Sport Package     2,370
Navigation system 2,475    
Premium Audio Package   859  
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Fog lights   256  
Rear spoiler   303  
Floor mats   146 146
Premium Package     1,848
Sport Package     2,056
Options (change) 2,750 3,640 6,460
Options (change) 2,475 3,107 5,593
Destination 615 780 780
Total Price $43,315 $31,170 $32,810
Total Invoice $39,092 $28,747 $30,070

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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: $8,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,730
Model Year200620122012
ModelMDXAltimaAltima
TrimTouring2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine253hp V6175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$43,315$31,170$32,810
Adjustments for Features-4,0050-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,310$31,170$32,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$39,092$28,747$30,070
Adjustments for Features-3,6150-481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,477$28,747$29,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$842

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620122012
ModelMDXAltimaAltima
TrimTouring2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $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
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,650$2,645$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6150-481

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelMDXAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length188.7 in190.7 in
Width77.0 in70.7 in
Height68.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,181 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft315.3 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%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested40048%
Total Not Requested42552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185075%
Total Not Requested62525%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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