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Nissan Altima vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaTL
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $34,955
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $32,136
Sport Package 1,300    
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 3,730
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Rear spoiler   370  
Sport Package 1,127    
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735 3,420
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Floor mats 137 137  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Rear spoiler   292  
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 3,730
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 3,420
Destination 695 695 760
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $39,445
Total Invoice $31,392 $30,338 $36,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,412
Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaTL
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/50-17
Total Price$34,410$32,980$39,445
Adjustments for Features0-50-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$32,930$38,780
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$31,392$30,338$36,316
Adjustments for Features0-46-612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,392$30,292$35,704
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura TL

Model Year200820082009
ModelAltimaAltimaTL
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$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,265$2,315$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-612

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082009
ModelAltimaTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length189.8 in195.3 in
Width70.7 in74.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested297584%
Total Not Requested55016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested84038%

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