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Buick Regal vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Regal vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelRegalRegalAltimaAltima
TrimSportback EssenceGS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,730 $39,065 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $30,461 $37,502 $21,826 $25,340
Sights and Sounds Package 945 945    
Driver Confidence Package #1 1,580      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Appearance Package   485    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800
Navigation Package     5,700 1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230  
Braking and Airbag Package     800  
Body kit     340 340
Floor mats     160 160
Satellite radio     350 350
Sights and Sounds Package 860 860    
Driver Confidence Package #1 1,438      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359    
Sunroof 910 910    
Appearance Package   441    
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694
Navigation Package     5,093 1,561
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172  
Braking and Airbag Package     694  
Body kit     262 262
Floor mats     119 119
Satellite radio     304 304
Options (change) 3,920 2,825 8,380 3,450
Options (change) 3,567 2,570 7,338 2,940
Destination 925 925 605 605
Total Price $36,575 $42,815 $32,585 $31,455
Total Invoice $34,953 $40,997 $29,769 $28,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Regal Sportback Essence
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,069
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelRegalRegalAltimaAltima
TrimSportback EssenceGS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4310hp V6250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT9T9M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$36,575$42,815$32,585$31,455
Adjustments for Features-6,000-10,2000-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,575$32,615$32,585$30,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,040$1,930$0
Total Invoice$34,953$40,997$29,769$28,885
Adjustments for Features-5,734-9,7670-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,219$31,230$29,769$28,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,011$1,619$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelRegalRegalAltimaAltima
TrimSportback EssenceGS3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
5-speed manual  $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Performance meter $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,355$11,555$1,355$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,000$10,200$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,734-9,7670-735

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182006
ModelRegalAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.2 in
Length192.9 in192.3 in
Width73.3 in70.4 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,082 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.7 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Regal Sportback Essence

Sights and Sounds Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Driver Confidence Package #1
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2050100%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Sights and Sounds Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights1000No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1125100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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