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Acura RL vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,155

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $17,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,296

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $14,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelRLXterraXterra
TrimBaseOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,280 $27,260 $27,560
Base Invoice $41,560 $25,546 $25,826
Side curtain airbags   700 700
Technology Package   1,300  
Floor mats   115 115
Side curtain airbags   607 607
Technology Package   1,127  
Floor mats   83 83
Options (change) 0 2,115 815
Options (change) 0 1,817 690
Destination 715 780 780
Total Price $46,995 $30,155 $29,155
Total Invoice $42,275 $28,143 $27,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,100
Model Year200820082008
ModelRLXterraXterra
TrimBaseOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT5M6A5
DrivetrainAWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$46,995$30,155$29,155
Adjustments for Features-6,535-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,460$29,535$29,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$380$0
Total Invoice$42,275$28,143$27,296
Adjustments for Features-5,879-5790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,396$27,564$27,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$268$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200820082008
ModelRLXterraXterra
TrimBaseOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
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  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Lockable rear differential $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Skid plate (one)  $50
Skid plates $150 
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$10,165$4,250$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,535$620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,879-5790

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082008
ModelRLXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length193.6 in178.7 in
Width72.2 in72.8 in
Height57.1 in74.9 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.165.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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