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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: $33,255

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,329

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelTLAltima
TrimBase3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,305 $30,560
Base Invoice $32,856 $27,929
Technology Package 3,730 1,090
Floor mats   185
Rear spoiler   395
Illuminated door sill trim plates   235
Technology Package 3,420 946
Floor mats   152
Rear spoiler   329
Illuminated door sill trim plates   183
Options (change) 3,730 1,905
Options (change) 3,420 1,610
Destination 885 790
Total Price $39,920 $33,255
Total Invoice $37,161 $30,329

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,980
Model Year20112013
ModelTLAltima
TrimBase3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$39,920$33,255
Adjustments for Features-9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,005$33,255
Total Invoice$37,161$30,329
Adjustments for Features-8520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,309$30,329

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112013
ModelTLAltima
TrimBase3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,855$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8520

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112013
ModelTLAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length195.3 in191.5 in
Width74.0 in72.0 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,708 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.4 ft3

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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 information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested81537%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

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