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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: $29,315

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,062

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelRDXAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $30,646 $21,826 $25,340
5-speed shiftable automatic   650  
Leather Sport Package   3,900  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800
Floor mats   160 160
Satellite radio   350 350
5-speed shiftable automatic   601  
Leather Sport Package   3,546  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694
Floor mats   119 119
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 0 5,860 1,310
Options (change) 0 5,264 1,117
Destination 885 605 605
Total Price $33,780 $30,065 $29,315
Total Invoice $31,531 $27,695 $27,062

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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: $2,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,247
Model Year201220062006
ModelRDXAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$33,780$30,065$29,315
Adjustments for Features-2,380-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,400$29,865$29,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0
Total Invoice$31,531$27,695$27,062
Adjustments for Features-2,222-1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,309$27,511$27,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$449$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220062006
ModelRDXAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,775$1,595$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,222-1840

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122006
ModelRDXAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length180.7 in192.3 in
Width73.6 in70.4 in
Height65.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,743 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested322587%
Total Not Requested50013%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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