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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: $34,490

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,057

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelRDXAltima
TrimBase3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $32,690
Base Invoice $30,646 $30,453
Technology Package 3,100  
Rear spoiler   405
Floor mats   210
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Technology Package 2,843  
Rear spoiler   344
Floor mats   159
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 3,100 965
Options (change) 2,843 769
Destination 885 835
Total Price $36,880 $34,490
Total Invoice $34,374 $32,057

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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: $2,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,391
Model Year20122016
ModelRDXAltima
TrimBase3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,880$34,490
Adjustments for Features0-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$34,410
Total Invoice$34,374$32,057
Adjustments for Features0-74
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$31,983

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122016
ModelRDXAltima
TrimBase3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $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
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,850$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$80
Value of Feature Adjustments0-74

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,743 lb.3,412 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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