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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: $30,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,603

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $11,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelMDXAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,930 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $39,410 $22,681 $26,565
Sport Package   1,300  
Premium Package   4,200  
Stability control   900 900
Technology Package   2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Floor mats   175 175
Rear spoiler     370
Sport Package   1,127  
Premium Package   3,643  
Stability control   780 780
Technology Package   1,734  
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Floor mats   137 137
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 0 9,245 1,615
Options (change) 0 8,016 1,343
Destination 885 695 695
Total Price $43,815 $34,410 $30,980
Total Invoice $40,295 $31,392 $28,603

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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: $7,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,947
Model Year201120082008
ModelMDXAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$43,815$34,410$30,980
Adjustments for Features-5,160-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,655$33,535$30,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0
Total Invoice$40,295$31,392$28,603
Adjustments for Features-4,745-7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,550$30,594$28,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,991$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201120082008
ModelMDXAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$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$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600  
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,625$3,340$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,160$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,745-7980

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112008
ModelMDXAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in189.8 in
Width78.5 in70.7 in
Height68.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,056 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 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 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft317.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima specs.

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested317590%
Total Not Requested35010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested110060%
Total Not Requested72540%

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%

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