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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: $32,440

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $17,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,912

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $14,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelAltimaAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $49,300
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $43,912
Stability control 900 900  
Premium Package 4,200    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175  
Fog lights 310    
Stability control 780 780  
Premium Package 3,643    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Floor mats 137 137  
Fog lights 251    
Options (change) 8,085 3,075 0
Options (change) 7,006 2,652 0
Destination 695 695 615
Total Price $33,250 $32,440 $49,915
Total Invoice $30,382 $29,912 $44,527

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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: $13,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,360
Model Year200820082006
ModelAltimaAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/50-17
Total Price$33,250$32,440$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-50-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,250$32,390$46,215
Cost Above Minimum$860$0$0
Total Invoice$30,382$29,912$44,527
Adjustments for Features0-46-3,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,382$29,866$41,226
Cost Above Minimum$516$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Model Year200820082006
ModelAltimaAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,065$2,115$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-3,301

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082006
ModelAltimaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length189.8 in193.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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