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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: $47,095

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $3,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,645

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $1,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRLPathfinder
TrimBaseLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,280 $40,240
Base Invoice $41,560 $37,264
Technology Package 3,620  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Technology Package 3,245  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 3,620 6,030
Options (change) 3,245 5,556
Destination 715 825
Total Price $50,615 $47,095
Total Invoice $45,520 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,886
Model Year20082012
ModelRLPathfinder
TrimBaseLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17265/60-18
Total Price$50,615$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$44,925
Total Invoice$45,520$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$41,634

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082012
ModelRLPathfinder
TrimBaseLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,040$9,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,011

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082012
ModelRLPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in112.2 in
Length193.6 in192.3 in
Width72.2 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.5,020 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 in40.0 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
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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