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Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,315

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $18,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,062

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $15,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $46,680
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $41,935
Leather Sport Package 3,900    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Leather Sport Package 3,546    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Floor mats 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Options (change) 5,860 1,310 0
Options (change) 5,264 1,117 0
Destination 605 605 760
Total Price $30,065 $29,315 $47,440
Total Invoice $27,695 $27,062 $42,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,417
Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/45-18
Total Price$30,065$29,315$47,440
Adjustments for Features-2000-4,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$29,315$42,755
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$27,695$27,062$42,695
Adjustments for Features-1840-4,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,511$27,062$38,479
Cost Above Minimum$449$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,865$1,665$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-4,216

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062009
ModelAltimaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.2 in
Length192.3 in195.8 in
Width70.4 in72.7 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Leather Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested317585%
Total Not Requested55015%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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