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Acura RL vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,235

Nissan Pathfinder SE   
Difference: $11,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,242

Nissan Pathfinder SE   
Difference: $10,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelRLPathfinderPathfinder
TrimBaseSESE Off-Road
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,280 $26,650 $31,450
Base Invoice $41,560 $24,647 $29,085
Airbag Package   700 700
Leather Package   1,400 1,400
Bodyside moldings   140 140
Comfort Package   1,550  
Premium Package   1,700 1,700
Floor mats   140 140
Satellite radio   350 350
4WD, part-time w/low range   2,000  
Airbag Package   607 607
Leather Package   1,214 1,214
Bodyside moldings   98 98
Comfort Package   1,345  
Premium Package   1,474 1,474
Floor mats   99 99
Satellite radio   304 304
4WD, part-time w/low range   1,849  
Options (change) 0 7,980 4,430
Options (change) 0 6,990 3,796
Destination 715 605 605
Total Price $46,995 $35,235 $36,485
Total Invoice $42,275 $32,242 $33,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,285
Model Year200820062006
ModelRLPathfinderPathfinder
TrimBaseSESE Off-Road
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5A5A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17265/70-16265/75-16
Total Price$46,995$35,235$36,485
Adjustments for Features0-275-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,995$34,960$35,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$42,275$32,242$33,486
Adjustments for Features0-252-482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,275$31,990$33,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,014

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200820062006
ModelRLPathfinderPathfinder
TrimBaseSESE Off-Road
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates $150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,590$6,865$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-252-482

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082006
ModelRLPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.2 in
Length193.6 in187.6 in
Width72.2 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,629 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.149.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.179.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Total Requested108083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested145077%
Total Not Requested42523%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112575%
Total Not Requested37525%

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