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Nissan Altima vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $14,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $14,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelAltimaMDXMDX
Trim3.5 SRTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $47,040 $54,980
Base Invoice $23,697 $43,533 $50,800
Premium Package 2,130    
Sport Package 2,370    
Technology Package 1,780    
Floor mats 180    
Door sill trim plates 175    
Premium Package 1,848    
Sport Package 2,056    
Technology Package 1,543    
Floor mats 146    
Door sill trim plates 126    
Options (change) 6,635 0 0
Options (change) 5,719 0 0
Destination 780 920 920
Total Price $32,985 $47,960 $55,900
Total Invoice $30,196 $44,453 $51,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,312
Model Year201220152015
ModelAltimaMDXMDX
Trim3.5 SRTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9501, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,985$47,960$55,900
Adjustments for Features0-5,335-9,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$42,625$46,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,390
Total Invoice$30,196$44,453$51,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,945-9,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$39,508$42,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,066

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201220152015
ModelAltimaMDXMDX
Trim3.5 SRTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50$50
HDMI port  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,815$8,150$12,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,335$9,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,945-9,146

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122015
ModelAltimaMDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in111.0 in
Length190.7 in193.6 in
Width70.7 in77.2 in
Height57.9 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.4,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

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