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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $9,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $9,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelRDXAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $33,995 $23,337 $27,221
Technology Package 3,700 2,000 2,000
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control     600
Rear spoiler     370
Technology Package 3,505 1,735 1,735
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Floor mats   134 134
Stability control     520
Rear spoiler     295
Options (change) 3,700 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 3,505 4,600 2,818
Destination 975 695 695
Total Price $40,475 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $38,475 $28,632 $30,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,155
Model Year201820092009
ModelRDXAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine279hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$40,475$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-2,925-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,550$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310
Total Invoice$38,475$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features-2,780-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,695$28,540$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201820092009
ModelRDXAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rollover sensor$50  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,740$2,915$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,780-920

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182009
ModelRDXAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in109.3 in
Length184.4 in189.8 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested352579%
Total Not Requested92521%
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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