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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: $42,195

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $8,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,502

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $7,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelRLPathfinder
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,280 $39,550
Base Invoice $41,560 $36,048
Technology Package 3,620  
Floor mats   200
4WD   1,600
Technology Package 3,245  
Floor mats   152
4WD   1,457
Options (change) 3,620 1,800
Options (change) 3,245 1,609
Destination 715 845
Total Price $50,615 $42,195
Total Invoice $45,520 $38,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,670
Model Year20082013
ModelRLPathfinder
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/55-20
Total Price$50,615$42,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$40,385
Total Invoice$45,520$38,502
Adjustments for Features0-1,652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$36,850

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082013
ModelRLPathfinder
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,330$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,652

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082013
ModelRLPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in114.2 in
Length193.6 in197.2 in
Width72.2 in77.2 in
Height57.1 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,290 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.147.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.179.8 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%

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