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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: $33,255

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $14,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,329

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $13,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelMDXAltima
TrimBase3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $30,560
Base Invoice $39,863 $27,929
Technology Package 3,675 1,090
Floor mats   185
Rear spoiler   395
Illuminated door sill trim plates   235
Technology Package 3,363 946
Floor mats   152
Rear spoiler   329
Illuminated door sill trim plates   183
Options (change) 3,675 1,905
Options (change) 3,363 1,610
Destination 895 790
Total Price $47,600 $33,255
Total Invoice $44,121 $30,329

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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: $8,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,740
Model Year20122013
ModelMDXAltima
TrimBase3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$47,600$33,255
Adjustments for Features-5,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,150$33,255
Total Invoice$44,121$30,329
Adjustments for Features-5,0520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,069$30,329

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122013
ModelMDXAltima
TrimBase3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,990$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0520

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122013
ModelMDXAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in191.5 in
Width78.5 in72.0 in
Height68.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.1 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested61541%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

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