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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $8,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $8,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelAltimaAltimaTL
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $35,305
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $32,856
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 3,730
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370  
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735 3,420
Floor mats 134 134  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295  
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 3,730
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 3,420
Destination 695 695 885
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $39,920
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,734 $37,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,025
Model Year200920092011
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$31,180$33,390$39,920
Adjustments for Features-1000-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,390$39,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,734$37,161
Adjustments for Features-920-596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,540$30,734$36,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura TL

Model Year200920092011
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
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 
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$2,090$1,990$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$640
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-596

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,424 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested390088%
Total Not Requested55012%
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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