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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaTL
Trim3.5 SRBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $34,955
Base Invoice $23,697 $32,136
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,130  
Technology Package 1,780 3,730
Floor mats 180  
Door sill trim plates 175  
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 1,848  
Technology Package 1,543 3,420
Floor mats 146  
Door sill trim plates 126  
Options (change) 6,635 3,730
Options (change) 5,719 3,420
Destination 780 760
Total Price $32,985 $39,445
Total Invoice $30,196 $36,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,176
Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaTL
Trim3.5 SRBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/50-17
Total Price$32,985$39,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$38,420
Total Invoice$30,196$36,316
Adjustments for Features0-944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$35,372

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaTL
Trim3.5 SRBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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$1,665$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-944

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in195.3 in
Width70.7 in74.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,357 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Acura TL specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested139063%
Total Not Requested80037%

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