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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: $34,915

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $19,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,491

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $16,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,690 $46,680
Base Invoice $30,453 $41,935
Technology Package 1,180 3,620
Floor mats 210  
CMBS   3,800
Technology Package 1,044 3,245
Floor mats 159  
CMBS   3,407
Options (change) 1,390 7,420
Options (change) 1,203 6,652
Destination 835 760
Total Price $34,915 $54,860
Total Invoice $32,491 $49,347

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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: $17,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,495
Model Year20162009
ModelAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,915$54,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$52,235
Total Invoice$32,491$49,347
Adjustments for Features0-2,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,491$46,986

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162009
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$4,490$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,361

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162009
ModelAltimaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length191.9 in195.8 in
Width72.0 in72.7 in
Height57.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,412 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?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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%
CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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