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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $17,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $16,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelMDXMDXAltimaAltima
TrimTechnologyAdvance3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,440 $53,230 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $44,130 $49,506 $23,337 $27,221
Premium Package     2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control       600
Rear spoiler       370
Premium Package     2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT     463  
Technology Package     1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates     134 134
Floor mats     134 134
Stability control       520
Rear spoiler       295
Options (change) 0 0 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 0 0 4,600 2,818
Destination 940 940 695 695
Total Price $48,380 $54,170 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $45,070 $50,446 $28,632 $30,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,080
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelMDXMDXAltimaAltima
TrimTechnologyAdvance3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT9T9CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$48,380$54,170$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-5,850-9,125-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,530$45,045$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,515$0$2,310
Total Invoice$45,070$50,446$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features-5,450-8,498-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,620$41,948$28,540$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,328$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2016201620092009
ModelMDXMDXAltimaAltima
TrimTechnologyAdvance3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Display key $50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote start $150  
Sunshades, second row $125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
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$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Compass$0$0  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$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$250$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$9,315$12,590$3,565$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,850$9,125$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,450-8,498-920

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162009
ModelMDXAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in109.3 in
Length193.6 in189.8 in
Width77.2 in70.7 in
Height67.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,960 lb.3,424 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 Room59.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 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 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom27.4 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 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested390088%
Total Not Requested55012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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