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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: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $21,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $18,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelRLAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $42,801 $23,337 $27,221
Technology Package 4,150 2,000 2,000
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control     600
Technology Package 3,721 1,735 1,735
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Floor mats   134 134
Stability control     520
Options (change) 4,150 5,135 2,775
Options (change) 3,721 4,466 2,389
Destination 885 695 695
Total Price $52,235 $31,010 $32,850
Total Invoice $47,407 $28,498 $30,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,260
Model Year201120092009
ModelRLAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$52,235$31,010$32,850
Adjustments for Features-4,325-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,910$30,710$32,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,140
Total Invoice$47,407$28,498$30,305
Adjustments for Features-3,925-2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,482$28,222$30,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,083

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201120092009
ModelRLAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
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$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$6,265$2,240$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,325$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,925-2760

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112009
ModelRLAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length195.8 in189.8 in
Width72.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,146 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 Volume13.8 ft315.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%

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, leather250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested385087%
Total Not Requested60013%
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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