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Acura RL vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,575

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $18,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,829

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $16,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelRLAltima
TrimBase3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,680 $25,110
Base Invoice $41,935 $23,272
Technology Package 3,620 1,780
Sport Package   2,370
Premium Package   2,380
Floor mats   175
Technology Package 3,245 1,543
Sport Package   2,056
Premium Package   2,064
Floor mats   134
Options (change) 3,620 6,705
Options (change) 3,245 5,797
Destination 760 760
Total Price $51,060 $32,575
Total Invoice $45,940 $29,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,458
Model Year20092011
ModelRLAltima
TrimBase3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$51,060$32,575
Adjustments for Features-4,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,000$32,575
Total Invoice$45,940$29,829
Adjustments for Features-3,6530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,287$29,829

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092011
ModelRLAltima
TrimBase3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,340$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6530

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092011
ModelRLAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length195.8 in190.7 in
Width72.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217584%
Total Not Requested40016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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