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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: $32,575

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $18,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,829

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $16,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SRBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $46,680
Base Invoice $23,272 $41,935
Premium Package 2,380  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780 3,620
Floor mats 175  
Premium Package 2,064  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543 3,245
Floor mats 134  
Options (change) 6,705 3,620
Options (change) 5,797 3,245
Destination 760 760
Total Price $32,575 $51,060
Total Invoice $29,829 $45,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,458
Model Year20112009
ModelAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SRBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$32,575$51,060
Adjustments for Features0-4,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,575$47,000
Total Invoice$29,829$45,940
Adjustments for Features0-3,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,829$42,287

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112009
ModelAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SRBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
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 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$2,280$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,653

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112009
ModelAltimaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length190.7 in195.8 in
Width70.7 in72.7 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,357 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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217584%
Total Not Requested40016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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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