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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,095

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $4,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,645

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $2,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelPathfinderRL
TrimLEBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,240 $46,830
Base Invoice $37,264 $42,470
Value Package 2,100  
Floor mats 200  
5.6L V8 1,530  
4WD w/low range 2,200  
Technology Package   3,620
Value Package 1,943  
Floor mats 163  
5.6L V8 1,415  
4WD w/low range 2,035  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 6,030 3,620
Options (change) 5,556 3,245
Destination 825 810
Total Price $47,095 $51,260
Total Invoice $43,645 $46,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,683
Model Year20122010
ModelPathfinderRL
TrimLEBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
Drivetrain4WD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/45-18
Total Price$47,095$51,260
Adjustments for Features-1,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,150$51,260
Total Invoice$43,645$46,525
Adjustments for Features-1,8030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,842$46,525

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122010
ModelPathfinderRL
TrimLEBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
4WD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,385$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8030

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122010
ModelPathfinderRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.2 in
Length192.3 in195.8 in
Width72.8 in72.7 in
Height72.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,020 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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%

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