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Nissan Altima vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaRDX
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $33,895
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $31,164
Stability control 900 900  
Sport Package 1,300    
Premium Package 4,200    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 3,300
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Floor mats 175 175  
Rear spoiler   370  
Stability control 780 780  
Sport Package 1,127    
Premium Package 3,643    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735 3,026
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Floor mats 137 137  
Rear spoiler   292  
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 3,300
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 3,026
Destination 695 695 760
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $37,955
Total Invoice $31,392 $30,338 $34,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,854
Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaRDX
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/55-18
Total Price$34,410$32,980$37,955
Adjustments for Features0-50-3,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$32,930$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$31,392$30,338$34,950
Adjustments for Features0-46-2,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,392$30,292$32,146
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaRDX
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Boost gauge  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,055$2,105$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-2,804

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082009
ModelAltimaRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length189.8 in180.7 in
Width70.7 in73.6 in
Height57.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.960.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested302586%
Total Not Requested50014%
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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