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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: $29,315

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,062

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $10,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelMDXAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,990 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650
Base Invoice $37,252 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421
Leather Sport Package   3,900    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800 800
Braking and Airbag Package   800    
Floor mats   160 160 160
Satellite radio   350 350 350
Leather Sport Package   3,546    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694 694
Braking and Airbag Package   694    
Floor mats   119 119 119
Satellite radio   304 304 304
Options (change) 0 6,010 1,310 1,310
Options (change) 0 5,357 1,117 1,117
Destination 760 605 605 605
Total Price $41,750 $30,215 $29,315 $31,565
Total Invoice $38,012 $27,788 $27,062 $29,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,571
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelMDXAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT5M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$41,750$30,215$29,315$31,565
Adjustments for Features-6,7200-800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,030$30,215$28,515$31,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0$2,900
Total Invoice$38,012$27,788$27,062$29,143
Adjustments for Features-6,1180-739-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,894$27,788$26,323$29,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,465$0$2,682

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2009200620062006
ModelMDXAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000 
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
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 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,800$1,080$1,880$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,720$0$800$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1180-739-138

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092006
ModelMDXAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.2 in
Length190.7 in192.3 in
Width78.5 in70.4 in
Height68.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,536 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested337591%
Total Not Requested3509%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

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%

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