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Acura RSX vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RSX vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $9,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $8,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRSXAltima
TrimType-S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,845 $28,970
Base Invoice $21,754 $26,842
Leather Package   2,060
Premium Package   1,420
Floor mats   180
Rear spoiler   470
6-speed shiftable CVT   0
Leather Package   1,787
Premium Package   1,232
Floor mats   146
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed shiftable CVT   0
Options (change) 0 4,130
Options (change) 0 3,540
Destination 615 780
Total Price $24,460 $33,880
Total Invoice $22,369 $31,162

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX Type-S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,553
Model Year20062012
ModelRSXAltima
TrimType-S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,460$33,880
Adjustments for Features0-4,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$29,270
Total Invoice$22,369$31,162
Adjustments for Features0-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$26,922

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelRSXAltima
TrimType-S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $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), front row $75
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,020$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,240

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelRSXAltima
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in105.3 in
Length172.4 in182.5 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height54.9 in55.3 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft38.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

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