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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: $18,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $16,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelAltimaAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $49,300
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $43,912
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Options (change) 5,135 2,775 0
Options (change) 4,466 2,389 0
Destination 695 695 615
Total Price $31,010 $32,850 $49,915
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,305 $44,527

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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: $15,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,004
Model Year200920092006
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$31,010$32,850$49,915
Adjustments for Features-3000-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,710$32,850$46,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,305$44,527
Adjustments for Features-2760-3,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,222$30,305$41,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,083$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Model Year200920092006
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
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
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 
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$2,315$2,015$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2760-3,301

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,424 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 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested345078%
Total Not Requested100022%
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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