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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $9,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelRDXAltima
TrimBase3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,800 $25,570
Technology Package 3,700 1,780
Sport Package   2,370
Premium Package   2,130
Door sill trim plates   175
Floor mats   180
Technology Package 3,505 1,543
Sport Package   2,056
Premium Package   1,848
Door sill trim plates   126
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 3,700 6,635
Options (change) 3,505 5,719
Destination 1,025 780
Total Price $42,525 $32,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,051
Model Year20202012
ModelRDXAltima
TrimBase3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT10CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$42,525$32,985
Adjustments for Features-3,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$32,985

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20202012
ModelRDXAltima
TrimBase3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$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
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,825$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3850

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20202012
ModelRDXAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length186.8 in190.7 in
Width74.8 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,783 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 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 player0Yes
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 drive15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested164055%
Total Not Requested135045%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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