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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: $32,795

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $18,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,968

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $15,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,560 $46,680
Base Invoice $27,929 $41,935
Technology Package 1,090 3,620
Bodyside moldings 170  
Floor mats 185  
Technology Package 946 3,245
Bodyside moldings 151  
Floor mats 152  
Options (change) 1,445 3,620
Options (change) 1,249 3,245
Destination 790 760
Total Price $32,795 $51,060
Total Invoice $29,968 $45,940

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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: $13,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,126
Model Year20132009
ModelAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,795$51,060
Adjustments for Features0-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,795$46,785
Total Invoice$29,968$45,940
Adjustments for Features0-3,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,968$42,094

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132009
ModelAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,215$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,846

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132009
ModelAltimaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length191.5 in195.8 in
Width72.0 in72.7 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 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 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

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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