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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: $34,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $18,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,557

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $15,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,690 $49,300
Base Invoice $30,453 $43,912
Technology Package 1,180 3,800
Floor mats 225  
Technology Package 1,044 3,381
Floor mats 175  
Options (change) 1,405 3,800
Options (change) 1,219 3,381
Destination 885 615
Total Price $34,980 $53,715
Total Invoice $32,557 $47,908

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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: $16,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,456
Model Year20172006
ModelAltimaRL
Trim3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/680-460
Total Price$34,980$53,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,980$51,590
Total Invoice$32,557$47,908
Adjustments for Features0-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,557$46,013

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172006
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 
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
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,265$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,895

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172006
ModelAltimaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length191.9 in193.6 in
Width72.0 in72.2 in
Height57.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.4,012 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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