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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: $14,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $14,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelMDXMDXAltima
TrimTechnologyAdvance3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,040 $54,980 $25,570
Base Invoice $43,533 $50,800 $23,697
Premium Package     2,130
Sport Package     2,370
Technology Package     1,780
Door sill trim plates     175
Floor mats     180
Premium Package     1,848
Sport Package     2,056
Technology Package     1,543
Door sill trim plates     126
Floor mats     146
Options (change) 0 0 6,635
Options (change) 0 0 5,719
Destination 920 920 780
Total Price $47,960 $55,900 $32,985
Total Invoice $44,453 $51,720 $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: $9,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,312
Model Year201520152012
ModelMDXMDXAltima
TrimTechnologyAdvance3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$47,960$55,900$32,985
Adjustments for Features-5,335-9,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,625$46,015$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$0
Total Invoice$44,453$51,720$30,196
Adjustments for Features-4,945-9,1460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,508$42,574$30,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,066$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201520152012
ModelMDXMDXAltima
TrimTechnologyAdvance3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start $150 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,150$12,700$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,335$9,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,945-9,1460

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152012
ModelMDXAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in109.3 in
Length193.6 in190.7 in
Width77.2 in70.7 in
Height66.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft315.3 ft3

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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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

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