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Acura TL vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $8,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $7,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelTLAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,955 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $32,136 $23,337 $27,221
Technology Package 3,730 2,000 2,000
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control     600
Rear spoiler     370
Technology Package 3,420 1,735 1,735
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Floor mats   134 134
Stability control     520
Rear spoiler     295
Options (change) 3,730 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 3,420 4,600 2,818
Destination 760 695 695
Total Price $39,445 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $36,316 $28,632 $30,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,095
Model Year200920092009
ModelTLAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$39,445$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-740-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,705$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310
Total Invoice$36,316$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features-681-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,635$28,540$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920092009
ModelTLAltimaAltima
TrimBase3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,730$2,090$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-681-920

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092009
ModelTLAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length195.3 in189.8 in
Width74.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,708 lb.3,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested84038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested390088%
Total Not Requested55012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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