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Acura TL vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,530

Acura TL   
Difference: $735

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,059

Acura TL   
Difference: $193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelTLTLPathfinder
TrimBaseSH-AWDLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,905 $39,455 $40,240
Base Invoice $33,712 $36,998 $37,264
Technology Package 3,730 3,730  
4.0L V6     0
Floor mats     200
Technology Package 3,452 3,452  
4.0L V6     0
Floor mats     163
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 200
Options (change) 3,452 3,452 163
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $40,530 $44,080 $41,265
Total Invoice $38,059 $41,345 $38,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,304
Model Year201320132012
ModelTLTLPathfinder
TrimBaseSH-AWDLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6305hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$40,530$44,080$41,265
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,530$41,880$39,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$38,059$41,345$38,252
Adjustments for Features0-2,063-1,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,059$39,282$36,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201320132012
ModelTLTLPathfinder
TrimBaseSH-AWDLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,815$7,015$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,063-1,497

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20132012
ModelTLPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.2 in
Length194.0 in192.3 in
Width74.0 in72.8 in
Height57.2 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.149.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.179.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested116560%
Total Not Requested77540%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested116560%
Total Not Requested77540%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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