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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: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelRDXAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $31,164 $22,681 $26,565
Technology Package 3,300 2,000 2,000
Sport Package   1,300  
Premium Package   4,200  
Stability control   900 900
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Floor mats   175 175
Rear spoiler     370
Technology Package 3,026 1,734 1,735
Sport Package   1,127  
Premium Package   3,643  
Stability control   780 780
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Floor mats   137 137
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 3,300 9,245 3,615
Options (change) 3,026 8,016 3,078
Destination 760 695 695
Total Price $37,955 $34,410 $32,980
Total Invoice $34,950 $31,392 $30,338

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,854
Model Year200920082008
ModelRDXAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$37,955$34,410$32,980
Adjustments for Features-3,0450-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,910$34,410$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0
Total Invoice$34,950$31,392$30,338
Adjustments for Features-2,8040-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,146$31,392$30,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920082008
ModelRDXAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,100$2,055$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,045$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8040-46

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092008
ModelRDXAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length180.7 in189.8 in
Width73.6 in70.7 in
Height65.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft317.9 ft3

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

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 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested302586%
Total Not Requested50014%
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
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
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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