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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: $29,315

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $18,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,062

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $16,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelRLAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650
Base Invoice $42,801 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421
Leather Sport Package   3,900    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800 800
Braking and Airbag Package   800    
Floor mats   160 160 160
Satellite radio   350 350 350
Leather Sport Package   3,546    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694 694
Braking and Airbag Package   694    
Floor mats   119 119 119
Satellite radio   304 304 304
Options (change) 0 6,010 1,310 1,310
Options (change) 0 5,357 1,117 1,117
Destination 885 605 605 605
Total Price $48,085 $30,215 $29,315 $31,565
Total Invoice $43,686 $27,788 $27,062 $29,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,289
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelRLAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$48,085$30,215$29,315$31,565
Adjustments for Features-5,5850-800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,500$30,215$28,515$31,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0$2,900
Total Invoice$43,686$27,788$27,062$29,143
Adjustments for Features-5,0740-739-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,612$27,788$26,323$29,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,465$0$2,682

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2011200620062006
ModelRLAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Proximity key$250   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents$100   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Surround sound$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,450$865$1,665$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,585$0$800$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0740-739-138

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112006
ModelRLAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.2 in
Length195.8 in192.3 in
Width72.7 in70.4 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested317585%
Total Not Requested55015%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

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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