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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $12,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $11,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMDXAltima
TrimBase3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,990 $25,570
Base Invoice $37,252 $23,697
Technology Package 4,050 1,780
Premium Package   2,130
Sport Package   2,370
Door sill trim plates   175
Floor mats   180
Technology Package 3,673 1,543
Premium Package   1,848
Sport Package   2,056
Door sill trim plates   126
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 4,050 6,635
Options (change) 3,673 5,719
Destination 760 780
Total Price $45,800 $32,985
Total Invoice $41,685 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,556
Model Year20092012
ModelMDXAltima
TrimBase3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$45,800$32,985
Adjustments for Features-5,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,380$32,985
Total Invoice$41,685$30,196
Adjustments for Features-4,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,752$30,196

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092012
ModelMDXAltima
TrimBase3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,875$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9330

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092012
ModelMDXAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in190.7 in
Width78.5 in70.7 in
Height68.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,536 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.8 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92549%
Total Not Requested95051%

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 seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210085%
Total Not Requested37515%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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