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Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,360

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $4,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,872

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelRDXAltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,195 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $30,505 $26,621 $30,453
Technology Package 3,500 1,700  
Floor mats   210 210
Rear spoiler   405 405
Sunroof   800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   490  
Technology Package 3,210 1,505  
Floor mats   159 159
Rear spoiler   344 344
Sunroof   708  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   434  
Options (change) 3,500 3,955 965
Options (change) 3,210 3,416 769
Destination 715 835 835
Total Price $37,410 $33,360 $34,490
Total Invoice $34,430 $30,872 $32,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,576
Model Year200820162016
ModelRDXAltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$37,410$33,360$34,490
Adjustments for Features-1,570-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,840$32,860$34,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,630
Total Invoice$34,430$30,872$32,057
Adjustments for Features-1,445-4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,985$30,409$32,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,648

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820162016
ModelRDXAltimaAltima
TrimBase2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250 
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,050$4,980$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,445-4630

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082016
ModelRDXAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in191.9 in
Width73.6 in72.0 in
Height65.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70038%
Total Not Requested112562%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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