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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: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $20,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $17,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $46,680
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $41,935
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 3,620
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735 3,245
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Options (change) 5,135 2,775 3,620
Options (change) 4,466 2,389 3,245
Destination 695 695 760
Total Price $31,010 $32,850 $51,060
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,305 $45,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,142
Model Year200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/45-18
Total Price$31,010$32,850$51,060
Adjustments for Features-3000-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,710$32,850$47,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,305$45,940
Adjustments for Features-2760-3,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,222$30,305$42,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,083$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Model Year200920092009
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
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
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,240$1,940$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2760-3,576

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092009
ModelAltimaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length189.8 in195.8 in
Width70.7 in72.7 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.4,083 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
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 RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

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