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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $5,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $5,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelAltimaAltimaRDX
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $32,895
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $30,646
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 3,100
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370  
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735 2,843
Floor mats 134 134  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295  
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 3,100
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 2,843
Destination 695 695 885
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $36,880
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,734 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,650
Model Year200920092011
ModelAltimaAltimaRDX
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
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$31,180$33,390$36,880
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,390$35,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,734$34,374
Adjustments for Features-920-1,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,540$30,734$33,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200920092011
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$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$1,780$1,680$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-1,184

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,146 lb.3,744 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested385087%
Total Not Requested60013%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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